They have seized the initiative and are putting pressure on the authorities.

He really wants to ride it out. It may take some time (for him to go).

The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the cease-fire.

The Maoists are striking at the government with impunity now,

There are a lot of things coming together in February -- that's probably when things will happen.

The government wants the parties to fall into its trap and also to show the international community that it is serious about elections.