Home Minister Kamal Thapa has pointed out the need of consensus between the King and the political parties to restore peace in the country.

Speaking at the fourth district council meeting of the Salyan District development committee in Salyan district of mid-western Nepal, Home Minister Thapa urged political parties to immediately renounce the street agitation and come to the dialogue to resolve the problems dogging the country as the country is passing through a difficult situation, according to reports.

The royal appointed home minister also said that the February 1 royal takeover was aimed at restoring peace and strengthening democracy in the country.

Thapa also pointed out the need of strengthening relation between the monarchy and the people for strengthening democracy, restoring peace and stability in the country.

Stating that political objectives could not be achieved through violence, Minister Thapa urged the Maoists to abandon such activities immediately.

Thapa also made it clear that the government will provide security and equal opportunity as common citizens of the country, if those gone out of track willingly renounce violence.

At the same program, Minister for local development Tanka Dhakal said that the government is committed for the local development as it reflects the overall development of the country.

Home minister Thapa and local development minister Dhakal also received information about the security situation in Rukum, Rolpa and Salyan districts, hot belts of the Maoists.