21 Quotes by Yubaraj Ghimire

Morally and constitutionally, the king is getting weaker.

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.

That will most certainly disrupt the November polls and will also weaken state institutions, which the Maoists want.

There is likely to be a sharp polarization on whether to retain a ceremonial monarchy or retain the monarchy at all.

There is increasing defiance, there are more and more people coming to participate.

Emotions are building up and more and more people are coming out and openly opposing the king.

Things are headed for confrontation if he doesn't respond to what people are demanding. Then we would get into a phase of bloodshed and more repression.

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

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.