Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
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Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
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“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
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Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
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“No reduction in number proposed.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
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“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
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“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
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“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
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“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
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Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
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“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
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“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
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“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
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“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
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“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
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“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
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“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
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“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
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“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
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“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
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“No import restriction policy stated.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
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“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
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“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
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“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
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“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
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“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
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“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
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“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit stance stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
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“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
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“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
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“No pro-alliance stance.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
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“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
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“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
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“Transparency-first governance model.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
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“Institutional reform orientation.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Ganesh Man Mahato
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”