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