Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “UML is firmly committed to federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly opposes monarchy restoration.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports parliamentary system but has discussed executive stability reforms.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federal constitution.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No official reduction proposal.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Focus on effective functioning rather than downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Emphasis on efficiency reforms rather than structural cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports effective fiscal federalism.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
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.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Officially supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Aman Kumar Maske
“Some internal cultural debates exist, but official position supports secularism.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports constitutional equality.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“National interest framing supports stricter regulation.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced approach to dual citizenship.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Moderate diaspora engagement stance.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced constitutional interpretation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“National security considerations emphasized.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports private sector growth alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong state role in strategic industries.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers reform and restructuring over wholesale privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports progressive taxation.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports welfare expansion.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports FDI under national safeguards.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Prefers safeguards in strategic sectors.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong historical labor alignment.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports farmer subsidies and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports domestic production protection.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Historically supportive of land reform measures.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong cooperative movement roots.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports strengthening public education.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports regulation for equality.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Employment-focused education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports reform but no explicit depoliticization mechanism.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports expansion of universal health services.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports health service regulation.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports national health insurance expansion.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit national manifesto stance.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports social equality.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports anti-corruption enforcement.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“No explicit no-vote stance.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong balanced diplomacy stance.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports non-aligned policy.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports urban modernization.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Strong hydropower expansion but within regulatory framework.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports accountability.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports export-oriented growth.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports financial modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Transparency-first governance model.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Aman Kumar Maske
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports tourism expansion for growth.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Aman Kumar Maske
“Supports sports as national pride and youth engagement.”