Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No strong union expansion language.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No explicit position stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Deepak Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Deepak Kumar Shah
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”