Police fired tear gas as clashes broke out between Maoist supporters and protesters in a "peace rally" to protest alongside the Maoist strike.
In the first rally of its kind, about 30,000 people gather in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu to demand an end to the Maoist-enforced blackout.
The rally was organized by business and civil civilization groups.
The Maoist strike has entered its sixth day, and has affected transport, businesses and schools across Nepal.
BBC's Joanna Jolly in Kathmandu says the protest suggests that the Maoists may have been unable to imprison the hearts and minds of normal people in Kathmandu.
The Maoists want the administration of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to stand down on the ground that it has no popular support.
They say the government has consolidated Nepal peace process and has failed to prepare a new constitution.
The Prime Minister has said he would consider withdrawing, but only if the Maoists to pursue their claims through dialogue and meet certain circumstances.
These include the solution that will lead a national unity government, dissolve the Maoist paramilitary wing and return property they took during their 10 years long conflict with the government.
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