Nepal, Sept. 9 -- Nepali Army Chief Ashokraj Sigdel has appealed to protesting groups to enter dialogue in order to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing unrest.

In a televised address on Tuesday evening, Sigdel expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property during the demonstrations. He extended condolences to the bereaved families, wished eternal peace for the departed souls, and called for the speedy recovery of those injured.

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"It is our collective duty to normalize the current difficult situation and safeguard the supreme national interest," he said. "I therefore urge all sides to suspend protest programs and choose the path of dialogue."

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