Nepal should remain a federal democratic republic.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “proposes reforms within federal democratic republic framework, not abolishing it.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Nepali Congress is a principal architect and defender of the federal democratic republic.”
Nepal should restore a constitutional monarchy.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “No monarchy proposal; explicitly republican.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Firmly supports republican system established after 2006.”
Nepal should shift from a parliamentary system to a directly elected presidential system.
Winay Wi.si.
“Proposes directly elected Prime Minister and directly elected Chief Ministers.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Strong historical commitment to parliamentary democracy.”
The federal system should be dissolved and replaced with a unitary system.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Retains federal structure but restructures provincial roles.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Supports full implementation of federalism.”
The number of provinces should be reduced.
Winay Wi.si.
“No reduction in number proposed.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No formal proposal to change provincial number.”
The number of Provincial Assembly members should be reduced.
Winay Wi.si.
“Abolishes Province Chief and restructures provincial governance.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Focus on efficiency rather than structural downsizing.”
The number of provincial government employees should be reduced.
Winay Wi.si.
“Structural streamlining including abolishing certain posts.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Emphasis on administrative reform, not blanket reduction.”
Provincial governments should receive greater fiscal autonomy and taxation powers.
Winay Wi.si.
“Directly elected CM implies stronger provincial authority.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports strengthening federal fiscal arrangements.”
The proportional representation system should be significantly reduced in favor of direct elections.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Emphasizes direct election and non-partisan National Assembly.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Defends inclusive mixed electoral system.”
There should be a constitutional limit preventing anyone from becoming Prime Minister more than twice.
Winay Wi.si.
“No explicit term limit proposal.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No explicit term-limit agenda.”
A right-to-recall system should allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicit Right to Recall provision.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports accountability but no recall mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should remain a secular state as defined in the constitution.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Operates under secular constitution.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Firm commitment to secular constitutional order.”
Nepal should be declared a Hindu state.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly DisagreeParty Manifesto “Opposes religious state model.”
The state should treat all religions equally without preference.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “No religious favoritism proposed.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports pluralism and equal treatment.”
Religious conversion activities should be more strictly regulated.
Winay Wi.si.
“No specific conversion restriction policy.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No specific restrictive policy proposed.”
Nepali-born citizens should retain Nepali citizenship even after acquiring foreign nationality.
Winay Wi.si.
“Strong diaspora integration and voting rights.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports diaspora engagement and connection.”
Non-Resident Nepalis should be allowed dual citizenship with political rights.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Voting from abroad explicitly promised.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Generally supportive of diaspora participation.”
Nepali women married to foreign citizens should pass citizenship to their children without additional conditions.
Winay Wi.si.
“Inclusion and gender equality emphasized.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports gender equality in citizenship rights.”
Citizenship laws should prioritize national security over ease of access.
Winay Wi.si.
“Balanced stance; no strong security-first framing.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Balanced constitutional approach.”
The private sector should lead job creation in Nepal.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Massive entrepreneurship incentives and tax exemptions.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Promotes wealth creation and private sector-led growth.”
Strategic sectors like energy and transport should remain under state control.
Winay Wi.si.
“Encourages private and citizen investment shares.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports mixed economy model.”
Inefficient state-owned enterprises should be privatized.
Winay Wi.si.
“Reformist and efficiency-driven approach.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports reform and restructuring of public enterprises.”
High-income individuals should be taxed at significantly higher rates.
Winay Wi.si.
“Tax reform not redistribution-heavy.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports progressive taxation under social democratic framework.”
The government should provide direct income support to low-income households.
Winay Wi.si.
“Inclusive fund and Karuna Fund provisions.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports social protection programs.”
Nepal should actively attract large-scale foreign direct investment.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Second stock market and FDI incentives.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Economic growth vision depends on investment and global integration.”
Foreign ownership in key national industries should be restricted.
Winay Wi.si.
“Encourages FDI with safeguards.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Balanced FDI approach without blanket restriction.”
Labor unions should have stronger legal protections.
Winay Wi.si.
“No explicit labor union expansion.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports labor rights within democratic socialism.”
Farmers should receive direct income subsidies from the government.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Fertilizer factory and agricultural modernization.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports farmers and agricultural modernization.”
Agricultural imports should be restricted when domestic production is sufficient.
Winay Wi.si.
“No import restriction policy stated.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Balanced agricultural trade policy.”
Land reform policies should be expanded to reduce land ownership inequality.
Winay Wi.si.
“No explicit land redistribution program.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports equity but not radical land redistribution.”
Cooperatives should play a major role in the rural economy.
Winay Wi.si.
“Not specifically cooperative-centered.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Historically supportive of cooperative movement.”
Improving public school quality should be the top education priority.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “3-year compulsory early education & education loans.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Education central to Vision 10.”
Private schools should face stricter government regulation.
Winay Wi.si.
“Merit-based VC appointment; removing PM as Chancellor.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports regulatory balance in education.”
Technical and vocational education should be expanded nationwide.
Winay Wi.si.
“Skill training fund for marginalized communities.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports skill-based employment.”
Universities should be free from political party influence.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Explicitly removes PM as Chancellor.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports institutional reform but no radical depoliticization mechanism proposed.”
Basic healthcare services should be free for all citizens.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Province-level 750-bed international hospitals.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports universal access to healthcare.”
The government should regulate fees charged by private hospitals.
Winay Wi.si.
“National Ambulance Service and public expansion implies regulation.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports regulation to ensure access.”
Health insurance should be expanded primarily through a national public system.
Winay Wi.si.
“Strong public health expansion focus.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports expanding national health coverage.”
Affirmative action policies should continue to promote inclusion.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “33% mandatory gender representation.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong commitment to inclusion and proportional representation.”
Reservation policies should be periodically reviewed and restructured.
Winay Wi.si.
“Creates National Proportional Inclusion Commission.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No major restructuring agenda.”
Same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No explicit position in manifesto.”
Inter-caste marriage couples should receive special state protection.
Winay Wi.si.
“Strong inclusion and anti-discrimination orientation.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports social equality and anti-discrimination.”
Anti-corruption bodies should operate independently from government influence.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Opens major corruption files; abolishes Constitutional Council.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong emphasis on rule of law and clean governance.”
Politicians should publicly disclose their assets annually.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Transparency central to manifesto.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports transparency reforms.”
A formal "No Vote" option in elections should carry legal consequences.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Right to Reject explicitly promised.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No explicit no-vote mechanism proposed.”
Nepal should maintain balanced relations with both India and China.
Winay Wi.si.
“Pragmatic diplomacy orientation.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Supports balanced foreign relations.”
Nepal should avoid joining foreign military alliances.
Winay Wi.si.
“No pro-alliance stance.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Maintains independent foreign policy tradition.”
Major infrastructure projects should prioritize national sovereignty over foreign financing convenience.
Winay Wi.si.
“Citizen share allocation in hydropower.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Emphasizes national interest and sovereignty.”
Waste management should be treated as a national priority.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Plastic ban and green corridor plan.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports modern environmental governance.”
Hydropower development should move forward even if it requires environmental trade-offs.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Aggressive energy development targets.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports hydropower but within environmental safeguards.”
Local governments should be held accountable for waste segregation and recycling.
Winay Wi.si.
“Governance accountability emphasized.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports accountability under rule of law.”
Nepali individuals and businesses should be allowed justified online payments abroad.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Digital economy modernization.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports modernization of financial systems.”
Foreign digital payments should be made easier to receive in Nepal.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Encourages diaspora share allocation and investment.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports global economic integration.”
Nepal should modernize its foreign exchange and digital payment regulations.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Strong digital governance focus.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports digital modernization.”
Foreign-funded NGOs should face stricter transparency requirements.
Winay Wi.si.
“Transparency-first governance model.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Supports transparency across institutions.”
NGOs should be more strictly regulated by the government.
Winay Wi.si.
“Institutional reform orientation.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“Balanced regulatory stance.”
Tourism should be treated as a major national economic priority.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Target of 3 trillion tourism income.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Tourism contributes to prosperity and employment.”
Nepal should invest heavily in sports infrastructure, especially cricket.
Winay Wi.si.
Strongly AgreeParty Manifesto “Playgrounds in every ward; sports internationalization plan.”
Yogendra Chaudhary
“No major sports infrastructure agenda highlighted.”