Whether India has to deal with a "democracy" or a "despot" should not matter; it is in India's interest that the Maoist's do not overrun Nepal. It is sickening to see such Neheruvian views being expressed when we are in a harsh world where the US rewards a nuke-selling Pak just to get its job done. India should learn to live the same way in foreign policy - use principles only when they suit us.