Democracy cannot be a gift

I read this news this morning on how INdian leaders are urging the king to reinstate democracy. That is kind of ironicl, don't you think? If democracy is to be had, it has to come from the desire of the Nepali people. They should fight for it and get rid of all obstacles that has prevented its taking proper root. Democracy cannot be a gift from anyone. Let it is a result of people's desire, if they so choose. Let is not be anything else.

Indian leaders urge King to reinstate democracy
KOL Report
KATHMANDU, Sept 1 - Indian leaders Wednesday called on King Gyanendra to restore parliamentary democracy and hand over powers to democratically elected representatives of the people.
Speaking at a program in the capital yesterday Ramesh Dixit of Indian National Congress urged both the King and Maoist leader Prachand to renounce violence and accept the people’s desire for peace and democracy.
“The monarchy cannot be sustained by suppressing press freedom and people’s voice,” he added.