Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No explicit stance stated.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Mahamad Mahphuj Ansari
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Gyanendra Bahadur Karki
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”