Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for 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.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
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.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No strong union expansion language.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No explicit position stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Rajkishor Mahato
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Rajkishor Mahato
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Rajkishor Mahato
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Rajkishor Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Rajkishor Mahato
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”