Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “RSP operates fully within the federal democratic republican framework.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for monarchy restoration.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit proposal to change parliamentary system.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No proposal to dissolve federalism.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit stance on reducing provinces.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports lean and efficient governance.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Promotes reduction of bureaucratic inefficiency.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports decentralization with accountability.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Previously advocated electoral reform including PR review.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral 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.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
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.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitutional framework.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No support for Hindu state declaration.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
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.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit religious regulation policy stated.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports diaspora citizenship continuity.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit commitment to online voting for diaspora.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports inclusive citizenship reform.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit security-first framing.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “1.2 million jobs target through priority sectors.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Pragmatic approach; no ideological state-control push.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Anti-License Raj suggests reform/privatization of inefficiency.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit redistributive tax agenda.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Middle-class expansion & social insurance emphasis.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “GDP growth and connectivity goals imply strong FDI support.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No restrictive ownership policy stated.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No strong union expansion language.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Agriculture listed as priority employment sector.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit import restriction policy.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No radical land reform agenda stated.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No cooperative-centered economic model outlined.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Radical reform of public education promised.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Quality reform implies stronger oversight.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Job-oriented sectors prioritized.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong anti-party capture stance.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% insurance coverage goal.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Insurance expansion implies regulatory oversight.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National insurance expansion clearly stated.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Inclusive jobs and governance language.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Supports reviewing ineffective systems.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No explicit position stated.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“General equality and inclusion support.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Anti-Corruption Grand Campaign central agenda.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency commitment explicit.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Citizen Contract encourages electoral accountability.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No extreme foreign alignment; pragmatic diplomacy.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“No pro-alliance position expressed.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Emphasis on sovereignty and national integrity.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Digital governance extends to service efficiency.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“15,000 MW capacity target indicates strong development push.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Accountability central to governance platform.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital modernization agenda.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Diaspora investment and digital flows encouraged.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Modernization central to platform.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Transparency principle applies to all institutions.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Regulatory clarity aligns with governance reform.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism listed among priority job sectors.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Tafiq Ahmad Khan
“Infrastructure expansion consistent with connectivity goals.”
Bharat Kumar Shah
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”