5 Major political parties in Nepal
Nepali Congress
Founded: 1947
Ideology: Social democracy, democratic socialism
Beliefs:
- Advocates for a multiparty democracy and the rule of law.
- Supports liberal economic policies with a focus on social welfare.
- Promotes individual freedoms, human rights, and inclusivity.
- Strong emphasis on national unity and balanced foreign relations.
Communist Party of Nepal
Founded: 1991 (as a merger of two communist factions)
Ideology: Marxism-Leninism, democratic socialism
Beliefs:
- Advocates for socialism within a multiparty democratic framework.
- Focuses on economic equality and state-led development.
- Prioritizes federalism with a strong central government.
- Stresses Nepal’s sovereignty and strategic foreign policy.
Maoist Centre (CPN-MC)
Founded: 1994 (as CPN-Maoist)
Ideology: Maoism, democratic socialism
Beliefs:
- Originally advocated for armed revolution but shifted to multiparty democracy after the civil war (1996–2006).
- Promotes federalism with identity-based representation.
- Emphasizes land reforms and economic redistribution.
- Stands for the inclusion of marginalized groups in governance.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party
Founded: 1990
Ideology: Conservatism, monarchy revivalism
Beliefs:
- Advocates for constitutional monarchy and Hindu nationalism.
- Supports traditional cultural values and a unitary state structure.
- Promotes private sector-led economic growth.
- Emphasizes Nepal’s historical identity as a Hindu kingdom.