Kathmandu: The political crisis in Nepal is all set to spiral out of control on Tuesday following the resignation of Nepal’s first Maoist prime minister Prachanda.
Maoists are expected to hit the streets of Kathmandu protesting against President Ram Baran Yadav, the man they accuse of acting unconstitutionally and conspiring to unseat their government.
But for other parties including the Nepali Congress and the Communists, it's the nuts and bolts of forming the new government.
There's speculation that Communist leader Madhav Nepal could emerge the consensus candidate but there are other communists in the fray namely KP Oli and Jhalanath Khanal.
The challenge for the new leadership will be to realise political stability that has eluded the Maoists in their eight months in power.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked all the political parties in Nepal to exercise "restraint" in the current political turmoil and seek "consensus" in resolving disputes.
Saddened by the developments leading to Prachanda resignation, the Secretary General said he is encouraged by the Maoist party's assurances of its commitment to peace process, including continued participation in the drafting of the constitution.
"The Secretary-General reiterates his call for restraint and political consensus," said a statement issue by the office of his spokesperson.
"He appeals to all concerned to strictly adhere to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and related accords, especially the Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of Arms and Armies (AMMAA), which stipulates clear and specific restrictions on the Nepal Army and the Maoist army," the statement said.
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