Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Dolprasad Aryal
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.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Dolprasad Aryal
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.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Dil Kumar Karki
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Dil Kumar Karki
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Dil Kumar Karki
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Dil Kumar Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”