Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
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.”
Nanu Bastola
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Nanu Bastola
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Nanu Bastola
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Nanu Bastola
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Nanu Bastola
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Nanu Bastola
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
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.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Nanu Bastola
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Nanu Bastola
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
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.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Nanu Bastola
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
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.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Nanu Bastola
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Nanu Bastola
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Nanu Bastola
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Nanu Bastola
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit stance stated.”
Nanu Bastola
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Nanu Bastola
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Nanu Bastola
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Nanu Bastola
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Nanu Bastola
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Nanu Bastola
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Nanu Bastola
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Radhakrishna Maharjan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Nanu Bastola
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”