Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
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.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
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.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Mahendra Yadav
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Mahendra Yadav
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Mahendra Yadav
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Ram Wawu Sah Haluwai
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Mahendra Yadav
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”