Geofinity - Nepal Election 2082(BS) — Tech Priorities Across Major Parties

Introduction

As Nepal gears up for the Election 2082, scheduled for 5th March 2026,, technology has become a central theme in political agendas. Parties are positioning digital transformation as a cornerstone of economic growth, governance reform, job creation, and global competitiveness. Below is an analytical overview of each major political party’s technology-related priorities, from digital governance to AI, e‑services, and IT economy.

Tech Priorities: Party‑by‑Party Overview

Nepali Congress (NC)

Core tech focus: Institutional digitization, Digital Nepal implementation, IT education & governance reform.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Expansion of Digital Nepal Framework — digital public services & e‑government.
2. Use of IT in transparency and corruption control.
3. Expansion of online portals and Hello Sarkar e‑services.
4. ICT promotion in public services and education.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)

Core tech focus: Digital economy, e‑governance, strong data infrastructure.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Paperless government and fully digital public service delivery.
2. High‑speed internet access & secure national data centers.
3. Clear data security laws.
4. Promoting IT as a second economic pillar and expanding software/IT exports.

CPN (Unified Marxist–Leninist / UML)

Core tech focus: ICT in public service reform & connectivity expansion.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Online delivery of services (citizenship, licenses, taxes).
2. Affordable & accessible communication and technology infrastructure.
3. Expansion of free internet at schools and community centers.
4. Implementation of modified Digital Nepal initiatives.

Nepal Communist Party (Socialist / Maoist Centre / NCP)

Core tech focus: Broad digital transformation & science‑tech development.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Long‑term ICT policy with significant budget allocation.
2. Digitalizing government functions and services.
3. Promoting ICT in health, education, infrastructure.
4. Tech assembly industries and e‑monitoring systems.

Ujyalo Nepal Party (emerging/tech‑aware)

Core tech focus: Tech in economic growth and smart city concepts.

📌 Key priorities (inferred from public statements and budget priorities):

1. Investment in digital promotion and online outreach.
2. Smart city planning & digital public engagement (digital ads, social outreach).
   
3. (Official fully detailed tech manifesto pending release.)

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)

Core tech focus: Digital economy & IT workforce enhancement.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Digital Nepal framework adoption.
2. Smart cities & smart villages across provinces.
3. Zero tax on software exports to encourage IT businesses.
4. Encouraging digital payments.

Shram Sanskriti Party (SSP)

Core tech focus: Skills integration and technical education.

📌 Key priorities:

1. Emphasis on technical education and engineering within vocational curricula.
   
2. (No explicit comprehensive IT manifesto available yet, but support for tech education and digital skills implied from party platform.)

Comparison Table: Tech Priorities Across Parties

✔️ = Strong/explicit priority ⚙️ = Some mention/support 🟡 = inferred/limited data

Conclusion — The Tech Landscape of Nepal’s 2082 (BS) Election

Across Nepal’s political spectrum, technology is no longer optional — it’s a core part of electoral vision. While priorities differ, several shared themes emerge:

🔹 Digital governance & e‑government expansion — promised by most major parties.

🔹 IT economy & export growth — emphasized strongly by RSP and RPP.

🔹 Connectivity & digital infrastructure — a common priority across NC, UML, and Maoist variants.

🔹 AI, data protection & digital identity systems — rising in policy discussions.

As Nepal enters a digitally transformative decade, voters will weigh not just who governs, but how the state leverages technology for economic empowerment, public service, and inclusion.