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