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