Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Manish Khanal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Manish Khanal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Manish Khanal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Manish Khanal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Manish Khanal
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.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Manish Khanal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Manish Khanal
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.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Manish Khanal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Manish Khanal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Manish Khanal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Manish Khanal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Manish Khanal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Manish Khanal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Manish Khanal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Manish Khanal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Manish Khanal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Manish Khanal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Manish Khanal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Manish Khanal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Manish Khanal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Manish Khanal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit stance stated.”
Manish Khanal
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Manish Khanal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Manish Khanal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Manish Khanal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Manish Khanal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Manish Khanal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Manish Khanal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Manish Khanal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Manish Khanal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Manish Khanal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Manish Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Manish Khanal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”