The press has come down heavily on the non-functioning of parliament. With blows, punches and the largest ever stalemate, the lower house of parliament has sunk to the lowest ebb possible. There are some in the Nepali Congress who concur with the thinking. His threat to dissolve parliament has not worked since all political parties know that the king would never entertain the proposal. Disillusioned over the non-performance or misperformance of elected governments, people are questioning the democratic system itself.
Economic conditions are so bad that anyone who can promise people employment can become a deliverer.
This is the main reason why there is a sneaking admiration for the communists, who are close second to the ruling Nepali Congress. Some support even the extremists, the Maoists, who have picked up the gun to fight against the vested interests. It is said to be looking towards China for inspiration and help. But its main support comes from People s War Group, which is operating in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Orissa. The killings by the Maoists are making deep holes in the prestige of the government.