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