Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Dolprasad Aryal
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.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
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.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit stance stated.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Dolprasad Aryal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Dolprasad Aryal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”