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Samajwadi Party’s policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Samajwadi Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

The Samajwadi Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. It aligns with the principle of rehabilitation and reintegration of convicted individuals into society, which is a common stance among many political parties in India. However, there are no specific instances where the party has explicitly stated this position. 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

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

The Samajwadi Party might agree with this statement to some extent, as it suggests a nuanced approach to the issue, differentiating between types of crimes. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that the party has taken this particular stance. 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 Samajwadi Party would likely agree to some extent with this statement, as it aligns with the current law in India, which disqualifies a person from voting if they are in lawful custody of the police due to a conviction. However, the party has not made any explicit statements on this issue. 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, every citizen deserves the right to vote

The Samajwadi Party would likely disagree with this statement to some extent. While the party believes in the democratic right to vote, it is unlikely to support the idea of extending this right to all convicted criminals without any conditions, in line with the general consensus in India. 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 Samajwadi Party, being a mainstream political party in India, is likely to align with the general consensus in India that convicted criminals should not have the right to vote while serving their sentences. This is because voting is considered a civic duty and privilege that should be reserved for law-abiding citizens. 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

Samajwadi Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 40 voters that identify as Samajwadi Party.

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