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