The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 1985 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 August 1985. It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it was assented by the President on 16 September 1985. Under the NDPS Act, it is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate, possess, sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.
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Response rates from 17k India voters.
34% Yes |
66% No |
27% Yes |
53% No |
6% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
7% No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
3% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 17k India voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 17k India voters.
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Unique answers from India voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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