Congress Unveils Its 10-Point Election Manifesto

Nepali Congress today unveiled its election “vision paper” ahead of the House of Representatives poll scheduled for Falgun 21 (March 5, 2026). At a gathering in Janakpurdham, the party presented its manifesto — which it has termed a “pledge paper” — promising to take the nation forward and transform prevailing conditions.

Congress says its vision document addresses public demand for tackling corruption and poor governance, outlining not only achievable goals within five years but also offering a blueprint for the “beautiful Nepal” it seeks to build.

The manifesto sets out ten commitments. It promises to ensure a dignified standard of living, safeguard freedom, identity, and dignity for all Nepalis, and eliminate discrimination and violence based on caste, religion, or gender.

It also pledges to create decent domestic employment opportunities for youth, better integrate the skills and capital of Nepalis abroad into the homeland, encourage both small and large investors, provide social security for workers, and strictly curb illegal wealth accumulation.

On agriculture, Congress promises to modernize the sector, eliminate shortages of fertilizer, seeds, and irrigation, and help Nepalese products gain recognition in global markets. In health, the party underlines that medical treatment is a fundamental citizen right and pledges to strengthen health insurance so the state takes responsibility for care.

The vision paper also says education will be treated as a national investment, linking learning from pre‑primary to university levels with technology and innovation. Congress vows to end partisan influence in state institutions, eliminate corruption and delays through technology, and preserve Nepal’s geographic and cultural diversity while making the country competitive on the global stage.

Additionally, the manifesto promises to maintain friendly relations with neighbours and friendly nations based on universal equality, enhance the value of Nepali passports, and rapidly develop tourism, energy, IT, and infrastructure to build an open, environmentally sustainable economy.