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