Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Hari Prasad Dangi
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Hari Prasad Dangi
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Karna Bahadur Budha
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”