Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Om Prakash Rawal
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.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Om Prakash Rawal
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.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No explicit stance stated.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Om Prakash Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Om Prakash Rawal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”