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Samajwadi Party 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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  China

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Pakistan

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Caste Based Reservation

Do you support caste based reservation?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Jan Lokpal

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, empower existing laws and agencies to combat corruption


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Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Indian flag?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Domestic Violence

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Article 370

Should Jammu and Kashmir be granted special autonomous status?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Education

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Religious Political Parties

Should India allow religion based political parties?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, any group should be allowed representation in 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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Private Healthcare

Should there be more public or private involvement in healthcare?

SP>SP  ChatGPTPublic

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SP>SP  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Weapons

Should India increase or decrease its amount of military weapons?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government invest in building a high speed rail?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Population Control

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

SP>SP  ChatGPTDecrease

Religion  ›  Uniform Civil Code

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Religion  ›  Ram Temple

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, funding the construction of the temple is a political ploy and will fuel secularism

Domestic Policy  ›  NOTA Voting

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should India raise taxes on the rich?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Infrastructure  ›  Private Development

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

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  Right to Food

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Domestic Policy  ›  Women in Parliament

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy  ›  Contest of Elections

Should regional parties be allowed to contest Parliament elections?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Social  ›  Gay Rights

Should India decriminalize homosexuality?

SP>SP  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Business Tax

Should the government increase taxes on private business?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

the Economy  ›  Right to Work

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should India abolish the inheritance tax?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

SP>SP  ChatGPTHelp

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Foreign Defense Investment

Should India allow foreign countries to transfer their military production to India?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on developing our own defense industry

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should India provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

SP>SP  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should India increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

SP>SP  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, but punish citizens and foreign banks that hide black money

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

SP>SP  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should India transition to a four-day workweek?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

SP>SP  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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Domestic Policy  ›  Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation

Do you support the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo

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?

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

SP>SP  ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the banks

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

SP>SP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities