Maoists withdrew the seven day long bandh (general strike) with effect from Thursday, after four days of the bandh.

A press statement issued by the Maoists on Wednesday said they withdrew the bandh respecting the requests of seven political parties, different organizations and people of different walks of life.

Maoists announced week long bandh from Sunday to disrupt the municipal poll.

Maoists have described the municipal poll as total failure.

Maoists also expressed gratitude to all people who had contributed for the success of the bandh.

Maoists appealed the seven political parties, civil societies and intellectuals to initiate dialogue for finding out the outlet of the present crisis through the election of the constituent assembly.

The statement further said that they will announce future programmes along with the process of dialogue.

The bandh has been facing widespread criticism from all walks of life.