Nepal

Monarchy is the symbol of Nepal's national unity and identity. It will protect us from division amongst us. It is shedding light of peace on Nepali land.

Now that the Constituent Assembly election results have been formally announced, public attention has focused on the precise moment that august body would convene.

The pilot phase of the project began in 2004 in six of the poorest and most remote districts of Nepal. Once it took off and demand grew, it quickly expanded to its activities to 25 districts.

'I would describe the experience overall as having been extremely successful,' she said, adding that it was 'very challenging, demanding a lot of patience and diplomacy.'

Although officially an adherent of the Great Helmsman, Comrade Prachanda has managed to pour far greater public admiration on Vladimir I. Lenin.

'In a post-conflict society such as Nepal, where tensions are sometimes high and challenges remain to human rights, governance, development and durable peace.

This is the Maoists' first big test. If they can assemble a plurality with other left and ethnic parties, they won't need the Nepali Congress or the royalists.

Despite being the largest party in the newly elected assembly, the Maoists are not quite sure they would get to head the government.