A ceasefire is in effect in the government-Maoist war, but the Maoists have taken to holding as many public meetings as possible. Before (Sher Bahadur) Deuba became prime minister, the Maoists had formed local peoples' government in eight districts. After the ceasefire came into effect, they have formed six more jana sarkars and have organised public meetings in 73 of the 75 districts.