Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
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.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
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.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Pramod Mahato
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
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.”
Pramod Mahato
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Pramod Mahato
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.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Pramod Mahato
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.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Pramod Mahato
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Pramod Mahato
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Pramod Mahato
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Pramod Mahato
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Pramod Mahato
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Pramod Mahato
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Pramod Mahato
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Pramod Mahato
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Pramod Mahato
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Pramod Mahato
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Pramod Mahato
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Pramod Mahato
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Pramod Mahato
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Pramod Mahato
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Pramod Mahato
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Pramod Mahato
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Pramod Mahato
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Hom Prasad Pokharel
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Pramod Mahato
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”