Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
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.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports term limits to prevent power concentration.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract invites accountability and electoral punishment.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports equality before law.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No strong union expansion language.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit position stated.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No explicit stance stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Ahmad Wakil Musalman
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”