Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Rajesh Chanda
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Rajesh Chanda
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Rajesh Chanda
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Rajesh Chanda
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Rajesh Chanda
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Rajesh Chanda
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
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.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Rajesh Chanda
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Rajesh Chanda
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
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.
Rajesh Chanda
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Rajesh Chanda
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Rajesh Chanda
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Rajesh Chanda
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Rajesh Chanda
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Rajesh Chanda
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Rajesh Chanda
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Rajesh Chanda
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No strong union expansion language.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Rajesh Chanda
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Rajesh Chanda
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Rajesh Chanda
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Rajesh Chanda
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Rajesh Chanda
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Rajesh Chanda
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Rajesh Chanda
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Rajesh Chanda
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No explicit position stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Rajesh Chanda
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Rajesh Chanda
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Rajesh Chanda
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Rajesh Chanda
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Rajesh Chanda
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Rajesh Chanda
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Rajesh Chanda
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Rajesh Chanda
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Rajesh Singh Samanta
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”