Social:Harkism

Harkism (Nepali: हर्कवाद) is a political and social ideology developed by Harka Sampang, the mayor of Dharan, Nepal. It serves as the guiding principle of the Shram Sanskriti Party, officially announced in late 2025.

The ideology is defined by the "formula of planting labor in the soil" to achieve national sovereignty and economic prosperity.

Core Principles

Harkism advocates for a radical shift in the governance and social structure of Nepal:

• Shramdaan (Voluntary Labor): The belief that physical labor is the highest form of contribution to the state. It promotes using local manpower to build infrastructure instead of relying on foreign loans.
• Educational Reform: A central pillar of Harkism involves reducing the academic burden on the "Gen Z" generation. It proposes a school system where students attend formal classes only three days a week, spending the remaining time engaged in production, construction, and practical invention.
• Direct Democracy: The ideology calls for a directly elected Executive President and directly elected Provincial Chief Ministers to ensure leaders are accountable directly to the voters.
• Self-Reliance and Agriculture: Harkism emphasizes "Jay Mato" (Hail the Soil), focusing on agricultural independence and the end of city-centered development in favor of village-centered production.

Governance and Rights

The party's concept of Harkism includes a secular state where individuals have complete religious freedom, alongside a "scientific taxation" system designed to protect the poor by collecting higher taxes from the wealthy. It also supports full proportional representation for all ethnic groups.