Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “The party led the republican movement and firmly supports federal democratic republicanism.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Historically anti-monarchy and firmly republican.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Manifesto proposes fundamental restructuring of governance for stability and control balance.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strongly supports federal implementation.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No proposal to reduce provinces.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No explicit downsizing proposal.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Focus is structural reform, not employee cuts.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to send 60% of budget to subnational levels.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Strong defender of proportional inclusion system.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No explicit term-limit proposal.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Strong accountability orientation and anti-corruption emphasis.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports secular constitution.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Equality central to socialist and constitutional framework.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No specific policy emphasis.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Supports diaspora engagement and continuity.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Encourages diaspora participation.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong equality and gender justice orientation.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Balanced position without explicit security-first framing.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Encourages productive investment alongside state planning.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Socialist orientation favors strong state control in strategic sectors.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Prefers reform and restructuring over privatization.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Supports redistribution to reduce inequality.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension, social security and poverty reduction targets.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Encourages FDI in productive sectors.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“National interest prioritized in development.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong pro-labor socialist ideology.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Farmer pension and support price guarantee.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Self-sufficiency in major food grains targeted.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Commitment to distribute land titles to landless.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Cooperative-friendly rural economic model.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education transformed into service, not profit.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opposes profit-driven education model.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Employment-centered education expansion.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly commits to ending political interference.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health declared fully free and fundamental right.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Health shifted from profit to service sector.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “100% health insurance coverage by 2088.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Constitution amendment for proportional inclusion.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Focus is expansion, not restructuring.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No explicit stance stated.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National campaign against caste discrimination.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Powerful Lokpal and high-level asset probe commission proposed.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Asset investigation for all office holders since 2046.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“No explicit no-vote provision.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong non-aligned diplomacy and border resolution via dialogue.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm non-aligned stance.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “National sovereignty prioritized in all negotiations.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Urban modernization and infrastructure reform commitment.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Aggressive energy expansion with regulatory oversight.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Governance accountability across all levels.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Digital and paperless administration commitment.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Encourages economic modernization.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on digital governance modernization.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Strong anti-corruption framework.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
“Strong regulatory state orientation.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Smart tourism and eco-tourism promotion pledged.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Undecided (sarlahi-4)
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “50,000 capacity national stadium pledged.”
Gagan Kumar Thapa
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”