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