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