Amid sporadic protests against the government in the capital and other parts of the country, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has urged people to maintain restraint.

Addressing a press conference at his ministry on Tuesday afternoon, Minister Sitaula said the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) was committed to present the declaration before the House of Representatives on Thursday’s session.

“The delay had taken place due to the SPA agreement to get the proposal first endorsed by the Cabinet,” he added.

He also refuted reports that the delay was due to the former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s proposal that allows the King to remain Supreme Commander in Chief of the Royal Nepalese Army.

Deuba also refuted such claims adding that he is in favour of bringing the RNA under full control of the Parliament.

Responding the query of journalists, Minister Sitaula said the government would announce a talk team to hold talks with the Maoists soon.

He said talks with the rebel’s leadership would begin as soon as possible.

He further said that the government had already started the process of releasing the Maoist detainees.

Maoist detainees are continuing protest in various jails of the capital and other parts of the country demanding early release of all detainees.

He further said that the government is in direct contact with the Maoist leadership. He however did not provide details.

People organized protest programmes in various parts of the capital, vandalized government vehicles and forced shops to remain closed to protest against the delay in the proclamation of the HoR that would curtail the king’s political and military powers.