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