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Indian National Congress’ policy on death penalty

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Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Indian National Congress’ answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

The Indian National Congress tends to support the death penalty in cases of horrific crimes with undeniable evidence. For example, they supported the death penalty for the convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, citing the brutality of the crime and the strong evidence against the convicts. 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, too many people are innocently convicted

Some members of the Indian National Congress have expressed concerns about the possibility of innocent people being convicted and executed. For example, in 2015, the party criticized the execution of Yakub Memon, arguing that there were doubts about the fairness of his trial. However, this concern is not consistently reflected in the party's overall stance on the death penalty. 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, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

While the Indian National Congress does not have a clear stance against the death penalty, some party members have expressed the view that life imprisonment can be a harsher sentence. However, this is not a universally held position within the party. 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.

Neutral

No

The Indian National Congress does not have a clear stance against the death penalty. Their position varies depending on the specific case and circumstances. 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.

Neutral

Yes

The Indian National Congress does not have a clear stance on the death penalty as a whole. Their position varies depending on the specific case and circumstances. 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

The Indian National Congress has not advocated for the victim's family to decide the punishment in death penalty cases. The party generally supports the rule of law and the judicial process in determining appropriate punishments for crimes. 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

Indian National Congress Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 721 voters that identify as Indian National Congress.

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