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

253

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

220

The Maoists are striking at the government with impunity now.

195

They wanted someone to clean up the mess.

181

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

170

The alarm bells should be ringing in the palace. It could be the beginning of a more radical shift.

125

The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the ceasefire.

105

He's definitely got a window of opportunity.

98