What

The popular movement to revert Nepal to a constitutional monarchy

WHo

The Seven-Party Alliance for Democracy (SPA) with its mostly young leaders in an understanding with the Maoists have agreed to work to end absolute monarchy in Nepal.

WhyKing Gyanendra took executive control of the nation last year.

HowIndefinite strike on since April 6, led by the SPA, backed by the Maoist, and supported by the people.

The 6th What Next

The anti-King movement has not taken an irreversible pro-republic turn yet. But time is running out for Gyanendra. He has to convince the people that he has no more ambition than being a constitutional monarch. However, the participation of the Maoists in the movement for democracy could give the SPA the image of being an ally of terrorists, especially in the US and India. Should the rebels give up arms and join the SPA, the anti-monarchy campaign will gain credibility across the world.