Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
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.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
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.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
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.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
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.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No explicit stance stated.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Dhan Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”