This emergency debate is based on political rivalry. They're playing power politics with the emergency.

He has two choices. One, come to an understanding with political parties accepting the role of a constitutional monarch. Two, go totally repressive as a dictator and risk the monarchy's future in the long run.

People are tired of strikes and disruptions. There is a sense of fatigue.

Morally and constitutionally, the king is getting weaker.

This is the only factor that raises the hope that the Maoists would extend the ceasefire.

An end to the ceasefire would naturally mean resumption of violence. But there is still some hope that the Maoists will continue with their unilateral ceasefire for some time.