The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday has urged the Maoists to call off their seven day long Nepal Bandh (general strike) respecting fundamental rights of the people.

A statement issued by the NHRC said, the act of forceful closure through the use of fear and threats violates the very premise of human rights that one should not violate others’ rights while enjoying one’s rights.

The NHRC also called upon the Maoist leadership not to deprive people from enjoying their rights as per their commitment to the universal application of human rights.

Maoists have called the week-long Nepal bandh beginning Sunday to disrupt the municipal polls slated on Wednesday.