Prachanda will talk to King if necessary to remove him.

Maoist chairman Prachanda has said that in order to implement republic and to bring about graceful removal of monarchy, he is ready to talk to King Gyanendra, reports Kantipur daily.

Prachanda informed that he has started initiatives by talking with other political parties and diplomatic missions.

"The King will not be removed forcefully or dishonourably," Prachanda said, adding, "We have started talks with people close to the King."