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