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