There are no signs of consensus among the three parties yet. On Tuesday evening, Maoist cadre organised a "gherao" program in Kathmandu by forming a human chain in Ring Road to encircle the capital.

There are reports that some Maoist protestors are leaving for their villages to plant crops following the showers in the last couple of days. The government has said it will provide transport to those who want to return to their villages.

Here, we present some pictures from the streets in the Kathmandu on the third day of the indefinite strike. PHOTOS: PRATIK KARKI and KIRAN PANDAY

Maoist Strike, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 2010

3rd day of Maoist Bandh 3

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Maoist Strike, Kathmandu May 2010

IMaoist Strike, Kathmandu May 2010

Maoist Strike, Kathmandu May 2010

Maoist Strike, Kathmandu May 2010

Maoist Strike, Kathmandu May 2010