Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Devraj Pathak
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Devraj Pathak
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Devraj Pathak
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Devraj Pathak
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Devraj Pathak
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.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Devraj Pathak
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Devraj Pathak
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.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Devraj Pathak
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Devraj Pathak
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Devraj Pathak
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Devraj Pathak
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Metmani Chaudhary
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Devraj Pathak
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Devraj Pathak
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Devraj Pathak
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Devraj Pathak
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Devraj Pathak
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Devraj Pathak
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Devraj Pathak
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Devraj Pathak
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Devraj Pathak
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Devraj Pathak
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No explicit stance stated.”
Devraj Pathak
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Devraj Pathak
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Metmani Chaudhary
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Devraj Pathak
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Devraj Pathak
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Devraj Pathak
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Devraj Pathak
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Devraj Pathak
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Devraj Pathak
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Devraj Pathak
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Metmani Chaudhary
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Devraj Pathak
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Devraj Pathak
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Metmani Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Devraj Pathak
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”