Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No official reduction proposal.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
Shishir Khanal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Shishir Khanal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
Shishir Khanal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
Shishir Khanal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No formal term-limit agenda.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Aman Kumar Maske
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Shishir Khanal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Shishir Khanal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Aman Kumar Maske
“National security considerations emphasized.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Shishir Khanal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
Shishir Khanal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports progressive taxation.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Shishir Khanal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Shishir Khanal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Shishir Khanal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Shishir Khanal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Shishir Khanal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Shishir Khanal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Shishir Khanal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Shishir Khanal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports health service regulation.”
Shishir Khanal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Shishir Khanal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Shishir Khanal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports social equality.”
Shishir Khanal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Shishir Khanal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Shishir Khanal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Shishir Khanal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports urban modernization.”
Shishir Khanal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Shishir Khanal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability.”
Shishir Khanal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports digital modernization.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports financial modernization.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Shishir Khanal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Shishir Khanal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”
Shishir Khanal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”