Former prime minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, once considered an 'evergreen servant' of the palace, seems disappointed with the king's direct rule.

Samaya: Has the possibility of agreement between the king and the political parties decreased?
LBC: The king and the political parties must come to an agreement. From what the parties are saying it seems they have kept the option open for an agreement.

Can you point out the possible basis for an agreement?
It seems that the possibility of talks is there. Congress president Girija Koirala has not specifically stated that there is no possibility for talks. Nor is UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal against an agreement.

Have you made any efforts toward forging an agreement?
No I have not. And neither am I in any official position to do so. Neither has our party, which agrees that the king and the political parties must come to an agreement. Fighting will only harm the country and people. We have not found a formula for negotiating but even if it's for the sake of intellectual exercise it must be done.

After February First the international community seems to be distancing itself from the king. What do you feel about that?
Ours is a small country. The priority should be to solve our problems among ourselves. Even in the coming days it will be Nepalis coming together that will solve our problems. If there is an agreement amongst us, outside intervention will not be necessary.