UNMIN Chief Karen Landgren has said the peace process is in risk because of the breakdown of consensus among the political parties.

“After May 1, the situation is unpredictable, and may seriously endanger the peace process,” she said at a press conference on Friday.

Landgren mentioned that she had met Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who assured her that the demonstrations on Saturday would be peaceful.

“I am deeply concerned that despite these peaceful intentions, potential spoilers of the peace process could provoke a clash.” she added.

The government has also assured that it will not use unnecessary force, she said.

The government has asked all security agencies to remain on high alert, and given the responsibility of guarding sensitive infrastructures, including the airport, hydropower stations and telephone towers, to Nepal Army.