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Biju Janata Dal platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Indian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Domestic Policy  ›  Private Sector Reservation

Do you support caste based reservation in the private sector?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  China

Should the government take a stronger position against Chinese influence in the region?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Pakistan

If Pakistan attacks, should the government respond with devastating force?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Domestic Policy  ›  Caste Based Reservation

Do you support caste based reservation?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes


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Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

BJD>BJD  Party’s support baseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Domestic Policy  ›  Jan Lokpal

Do you support the Jan Lokpal bill which would create an independent organization to investigate corruption of government employees?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Indian flag?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Domestic Violence

Should India drastically increase punishment for domestic violence and crimes against women?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Article 370

Should Jammu and Kashmir be granted special autonomous status?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Education

Should the government provide all citizens with a free of charge education?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Religious Political Parties

Should India allow religion based political parties?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this leads to vote bank politics

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Healthcare  ›  Private Healthcare

Should there be more public or private involvement in healthcare?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTPublic

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Weapons

Should India increase or decrease its amount of military weapons?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTDecrease, and divert military funds towards health and education

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government invest in building a high speed rail?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Population Control

Should India create a one-child policy in order to control population growth?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, increase access to contraceptives and family planning instead

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Religion  ›  Uniform Civil Code

Should the government eliminate codes that protect the culture of minority groups?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, minority groups should have the freedom to practice their own customs and traditions

Religion  ›  Ram Temple

Should the government pay for the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this decision should be made by the supreme court

Social  ›  Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition

Domestic Policy  ›  NOTA Voting

Should Indian voters be able to exercise the "None of the Above" (NOTA) option for candidates?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should India raise taxes on the rich?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Infrastructure  ›  Private Development

Should India increase the use of private international firms to build infrastructure?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, give the work to local private firms

Healthcare  ›  Right to Food

Should the government guarantee the legal right to food for two-thirds of the population?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, and the government should provide more help to feed low income citizens

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Women in Parliament

Should a third of all seats in parliament be reserved for women?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Contest of Elections

Should regional parties be allowed to contest Parliament elections?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Rights

Should India decriminalize homosexuality?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Business Tax

Should the government increase taxes on private business?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Right to Work

Should the government guarantee wage employment to every low income household?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, and more help should be provided for lower income citizens

Domestic Policy  ›  Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to India be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in India, have the right to vote?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTHelp

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy  ›  Foreign Direct Investment

Should India allow international retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Tesco more or less entry into India?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTLess, foreign direct investment hurts the local economies and jobs of India

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Homestead

Should India give all poor households the right to homestead?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should India provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Indian language?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should India increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should India increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Black Money

Should India reduce income taxes on the wealthy in an effort to reduce black money?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, only reduce taxes for low to middle class workers

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should India transition to a four-day workweek?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Domestic Policy  ›  Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation

Do you support the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but I don't agree with how it was done

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

BJD>BJD  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success