In response from the 7-party political alliance to cease violent activities, Nepal Maoist terrorists announced an indefinite unilateral ceasefire to facilitate a national strike. The political parties called this strike seeking to explore new venues to bring settlement to the internal strife.

Under heavy American pressure, the politicians walked away from an incipient alliance with the terrorists. But they continued to maintain an arms length alliance with the group that controls large sections of rural Nepal.

King Gnanendra refuses to believe in this ceasefire and says that the terrorists will use the opportunity to infiltrate the capital and attack sensitive targets.