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.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No reduction in number proposed.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
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.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Balanced stance; no strong 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.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports social protection programs.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports global economic integration.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports digital modernization.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Transparency-first governance model.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Narayan Prakash Saud
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Narayan Prakash Saud
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”
Tirtha Raj Chataut
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”