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