Kunda Dixit
Kunda Dixit
democracy fighting parties
Our parties are better at fighting for democracy than making it work.
blamed concluded extending
The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the ceasefire.
ride time wants
He really wants to ride it out. It may take some time (for him to go).
shocked
For him to even acknowledge there was a people's movement, that really shocked me.
blink side waiting
Each side is waiting for the other to blink first.
alarm beginning bells radical ringing
The alarm bells should be ringing in the palace. It could be the beginning of a more radical shift.
government impunity striking
The Maoists are striking at the government with impunity now,
designed ensure file forget parties promises rank rebel warning
It was a warning to the parties not to forget promises they made, and it was also designed to ensure the (Maoist) rank and file don't rebel over this.
authority initiative pressure putting seized
They have seized the initiative and are putting pressure on the authorities.
anger ceremonial clear king monarchy people reflects role streets supportive warning
This is a very clear warning to the king that even people supportive of the monarchy want him to only have a ceremonial role and the anger on the streets reflects that.
clean
They wanted someone to clean up the mess.
coming february together
There are a lot of things coming together in February -- that's probably when things will happen.
community fall government parties serious trap wants
The government wants the parties to fall into its trap and also to show the international community that it is serious about elections.