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Answer Overview

Response rates from 893 India voters.

79%
Yes
21%
No
70%
Yes
14%
No
7%
Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test
3%
No, I would prefer term limits instead
3%
Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office
2%
No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused
1%
No, our government needs experienced leaders
1%
No, this discriminates against older politicians

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 893 India voters.

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Historical Importance

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from India voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9PPBDMWanswered…8mos8MO

No, mental competency is too subjective, the testing process could be abused and we need experienced leaders.

 @99R5RDHanswered…2yrs2Y

The country needs young leaders with new ideologies for the betterment of the country, but the older generation with experince can guide them

 @99R5QMFanswered…2yrs2Y

Their relevance should be tested to check whether they are up to date and not following their old ideologies.

 @9CQXYVCanswered…2yrs2Y

People over the age of 55 should not be allowed to fight election, every political candidate should have a college degree, should pass a psychological evaluation and should have no prior criminal record in order to contest elections.