Nepal’s democrats are also hoping history will be replayed. As winter draws to a close the season of political agitation begins. It was in the spring of 1990 that the democracy movement gathered momentum. But the parties should not expect a simple repeat performance. Their own credibility has been tarnished by their poor record in office. And the king has made it clear he will not compromise in the face of popular protest as his brother did

True. Democracy? Hah! Republic? Wah, Wah, Wah!!! Unlike in 1990, no settling for democracy this time. The struggle must continue till Nepalese gain the honour of being citizerns of a free Republic of Nepal.