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.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Pramod Mahato
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
Pramod Mahato
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
Pramod Mahato
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.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Pramod Mahato
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.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
Pramod Mahato
“No 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.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Pramod Mahato
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
Pramod Mahato
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports social protection programs.”
Pramod Mahato
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Pramod Mahato
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Pramod Mahato
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Pramod Mahato
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Pramod Mahato
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Pramod Mahato
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Pramod Mahato
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Pramod Mahato
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Pramod Mahato
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Pramod Mahato
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Pramod Mahato
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Pramod Mahato
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Pramod Mahato
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Pramod Mahato
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Pramod Mahato
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Pramod Mahato
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Pramod Mahato
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Pramod Mahato
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports global economic integration.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports digital modernization.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
Pramod Mahato
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Pramod Mahato
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Pramod Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Mukesh Raj Kafle
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”
Pramod Mahato
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”