Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
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Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
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“No reduction in number proposed.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
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“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
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“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
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“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral 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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
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Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
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“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
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“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Generally supportive of 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.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
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“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
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“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
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“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
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“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
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“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
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“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
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“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
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“No import restriction policy stated.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
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“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
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“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
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“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
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“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
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“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
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“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
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“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
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“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
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“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
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“No pro-alliance stance.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
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“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
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“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
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“Transparency-first governance model.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
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“Institutional reform orientation.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
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Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Om Bahadur Gharti Magar
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”