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