The code of conduct to be followed during the ceasefire has already been made public. When the ceasefire was announced in late January, people had raised questions about whether the Maoists really wanted peace, or if this was just another excuse to prepare for yet another onslaught of violence. But now suspicions are being expressed if the government itself is not in favour of the lasting peace. The recent activities that have violated the code have given rise to such suspicions although there have been some reports of violations by the Maoists, too. The primary responsibility for both the government and the Maoists is to respect and honour the code of conduct that they mutually agreed upon. For this purpose, monitoring groups of brave and honest people should be formed immediately. If one side tries to use the peace process to hoodwink the other for the second time, that spark will engulf the entire country. Such an act would be a betrayal towards the nation. It would be wise to realise now that nobody stands to gain when the country is reduced to rubble.