Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No official reduction proposal.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Shishir Khanal
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Shishir Khanal
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Shishir Khanal
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Shishir Khanal
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No formal term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Shishir Khanal
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Shishir Khanal
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“National security considerations emphasized.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Shishir Khanal
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Shishir Khanal
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports progressive taxation.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Shishir Khanal
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Shishir Khanal
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Shishir Khanal
“No strong union expansion language.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Shishir Khanal
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Shishir Khanal
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Shishir Khanal
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Shishir Khanal
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Shishir Khanal
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Shishir Khanal
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports health service regulation.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Shishir Khanal
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Shishir Khanal
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Shishir Khanal
“No explicit position stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Shishir Khanal
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports social equality.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Shishir Khanal
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Shishir Khanal
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Shishir Khanal
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Shishir Khanal
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports urban modernization.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Shishir Khanal
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Shishir Khanal
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports financial modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Shishir Khanal
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Shishir Khanal
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Shishir Khanal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Shishir Khanal
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”