Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports social protection programs.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No explicit stance stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports global economic integration.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports digital modernization.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Dharmananda Joshi
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Dharmananda Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Dharmananda Joshi
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”
Laxman Datta Joshi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”