Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. There are no laws in India which ban burqas. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
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Response rates from 11.3k India voters.
54% Yes |
46% No |
31% Yes |
46% No |
15% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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8% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 11.3k India voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 11.3k India voters.
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Unique answers from India voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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