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