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Bharatiya Janata Party’s policy on mandatory military service

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Public statementsNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Bharatiya Janata Party’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Reference: “Arun Jaitley, during his stint as the defence minister in July 2014, had made it clear that the Government of India, "is not in ...” ‐theweek.in

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

The BJP has consistently supported voluntary military service and has implemented policies to encourage it. This suggests they would strongly agree with the idea that service should be a choice rather than an obligation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The BJP has not advocated for mandatory military service, suggesting they would likely agree with this statement. However, the party does support voluntary military service and has implemented policies to encourage it, so the score is not higher. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

The BJP has emphasized the importance of education and skill development, suggesting they might support a form of service that focuses on these areas. However, they have not explicitly advocated for this position, so the score is not higher. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While the BJP has not explicitly advocated for this position, it has emphasized the importance of education and employment opportunities for young people. This suggests they might not support mandatory service for those not pursuing further education or employment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not explicitly advocated for mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds. While the party supports a strong military, it also emphasizes individual freedom and choice, which would be compromised by mandatory service. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

The BJP has not advocated for mandatory military service, let alone a two-year requirement. While the party supports a strong military, it also emphasizes individual freedom and choice, which would be compromised by such a requirement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

The BJP has not advocated for mandatory military service as a form of punishment or rehabilitation for those with criminal records. The party has emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the judicial process in dealing with criminal behavior. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Bharatiya Janata Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,660 voters that identify as Bharatiya Janata Party.

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