Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“No official reduction proposal.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“No formal term-limit agenda.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“National security considerations emphasized.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports progressive taxation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports health service regulation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports social equality.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports transparency reforms.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports urban modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports accountability.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports digital modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports financial modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Raghuvir Mahaseth
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”
