Kathmandu, July 30 -- Amid the continued violence that had spiralled and gripped Nepal's southern plains, the country's top political figures, including President Ram Chandra Paudel, CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli and former King Gyanendra Shah, have appealed for calm, unity and restraint, warning against the deepening of social and communal tensions.

The unrest, which has gripped parts of the Madhesh region bordering India, has claimed two lives in five days and prompted authorities to impose curfews in at least three districts of Madhesh Province following clashes between two groups in Sunsari District.

In a statement issued on Thursday, President Paudel expressed deep concern over the recent tense situation.

He urged all political p...