Should foreigners, currently residing in India, have the right to vote?
In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens.
Statistics are shown for this demographic
Response rates from 397 Gujarat voters.
32% Yes |
68% No |
14% Yes |
62% No |
6% Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years |
6% No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
6% Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
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4% Yes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
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2% Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections |
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1% Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections |
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0% Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 397 Gujarat voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 397 Gujarat voters.
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Unique answers from Gujarat voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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If they can pass a basic test of having a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government, then yes.
@9KYGXXY11mos11MO
Yes, but only non-Muslim refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, who come under CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act).
@9HRZR581yr1Y
They should be allowed to vote if they are residing in the nation from 10-15 years and are legal citizens of the country with passport, aadhar, voter id and other documents. Ownership of property is also considered.
@9FQ56TP1yr1Y
only as long as they are a citizen unless in local elections
@9F6SM9H1yr1Y
Yes, But the ones who are living in the country for 4 years & the ones who Have contributed for the economy, are Working officials, live here for higher studies, etc
@947SV7R3yrs3Y
Yes, only if they have procured Indian citizenship and have denounced their old one.
@8W8TC3Z3yrs3Y
Only if they have been continuously living in the country for a decade or more
@8QM3R534yrs4Y
They should have a right to vote only if they have understood the situation of the country and are well versed with the candidates history
