Nepal cut off from world, situation worsening
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NEW DELHI: King Gyanendra, who ascended to Nepal's throne in a bloody twist to royal inheritance in 2001, is known to be an astute businessman, almost autocratic and very impatient.
The impatience of Gyanendra surfaced yet again on Tuesday morning when he dismissed the Sher Bahadur Dueba government, assumed absolute powers for the next three years in the name of democracy and people's welfare.
Nepal thus plunged into yet another period of uncertainty and instability. According to reports, the King has also placed politicians under house arrest.
The King's decision comes at a time when Nepal is reeling under a bloody Maoist insurgency that is fast spreading across the country.
More than 10,000 people have been killed in the violence that is posing serious threat to the authority of Kathmandu over the impoverished Himalayan kingdom.
Poorest of the country side are joining the ranks of the Maoists, while the authorities try and withdraw in to protected cities.
The King's decision comes also at a time when mainstream political parties are agitating demanding elections to the 205-member House of Representatives and restoration of full democracy without King's interference.
