Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
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.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
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.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Hemlal Sharma
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Hemlal Sharma
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Hemlal Sharma
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.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Hemlal Sharma
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
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.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Hemlal Sharma
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Hemlal Sharma
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Hemlal Sharma
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Hemlal Sharma
“No explicit stance stated.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Hemlal Sharma
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Hemlal Sharma
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Uddhaw Raj Bhetuwal
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Hemlal Sharma
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”