An informal meeting of Nepali Congress (Democratic) Central Working Committee has decided to appeal to the Maoists to abide by the 12-point understanding in its “letter and spirit.”

An informal meeting of the party that concluded on Thursday made the decision in this regard after discussing the incidents of continued violence from the Maoist side, according to reports.

The seven agitating political parties and Maoists reached to an agreement on last November to restore complete democracy in the country and to bring Maoists into the mainstream of politics.

Party president Sher Bahadur Deuba underwent criticism from some party leaders for making public his reservation on the 12-point understanding.

The party also decided to mobilize all its organizations actively to intensify the ongoing people’s movement to restore lasting peace and complete democracy in the country.

Similarly, the party has reiterated its stand for ‘honorable’ unification between Nepali Congress and NC (D).