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.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No official reduction proposal.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No formal term-limit agenda.”
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.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“National security considerations emphasized.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports progressive taxation.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports social protection programs.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports health service regulation.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports social equality.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports urban modernization.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports accountability.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports global economic integration.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports digital modernization.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports financial modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”
Laxmi Mahato Koiri
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”