The five-point agreement has laid the foundation for consensus politics. The political parties are in agreement on many contentious issues except the number of Maoist fighters to be integrated and the rank harmonization. If the agreement is honestly implemented, constitution writing is possible within the extended three months. However, there are still challenges to overcome.

Against all odds, leaders of different parties defended the CA extension. The next hopeful thing is improving relationship between the Maoists and theNC. The Maoists have been showing willingness to implement the past agreements while NC has shown flexibility in the issue of integration of the Maoist fighters. This has created an environment conducive for politics of consensus.

Nepal's peace process could become an example to the world. The public disenchantment could turn into hope and respect. For this, there are four points that political parties should take into account.

� Honest implementation of the agreements.
� Prioritisation of constitution writing.
� Flexibile and respectable integration of the Maoist combatants.
� A consensus government of the Maoists, NC, UML and Madhesi alliance.

The extremist faction in the Maoists should focus on how to include socialist and progressive elements in the new constitution and weed out wrong practices within the party.

It would be wise for the Maoists to give up arms and stop issuing threats of revolt. NC and UML for their part, must allow the Maoists to lead the government. Madhesi alliance should also know that if the CA is dissolved, they will be losers as well.