Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No official reduction proposal.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Pramod Mahato
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
Pramod Mahato
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No formal term-limit agenda.”
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.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
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.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“National security considerations emphasized.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Pramod Mahato
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
Pramod Mahato
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports progressive taxation.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Pramod Mahato
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Pramod Mahato
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Pramod Mahato
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Pramod Mahato
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Pramod Mahato
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Pramod Mahato
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Pramod Mahato
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports health service regulation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Pramod Mahato
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports social equality.”
Pramod Mahato
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Pramod Mahato
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Pramod Mahato
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Pramod Mahato
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports urban modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Pramod Mahato
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports accountability.”
Pramod Mahato
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports digital modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports financial modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Pramod Mahato
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Pramod Mahato
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”
Pramod Mahato
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”