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