Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No reduction in number proposed.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Deepak Bohara
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Deepak Bohara
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Deepak Bohara
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Deepak Bohara
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Deepak Bohara
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Deepak Bohara
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Deepak Bohara
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Deepak Bohara
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Deepak Bohara
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Deepak Bohara
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Deepak Bohara
“No strong union expansion language.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Deepak Bohara
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Deepak Bohara
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Deepak Bohara
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Deepak Bohara
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Deepak Bohara
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Deepak Bohara
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Deepak Bohara
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Deepak Bohara
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Deepak Bohara
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Deepak Bohara
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Deepak Bohara
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Deepak Bohara
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Deepak Bohara
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Deepak Bohara
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Deepak Bohara
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Deepak Bohara
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Deepak Bohara
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Transparency-first governance model.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Deepak Bohara
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Deepak Bohara
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Deepak Bohara
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”