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