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Education Issues

Education11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.6310 votes47 discussions

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.9308 votes54 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Most important 4.6317 votes14 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.7316 votes27 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.5278 votes14 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to India be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Somewhat important 3.3308 votes29 discussions

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.4322 votes9 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.3300 votes24 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Less important 2.6311 votes81 discussions

Social Issues

Population Control11yrs11Y

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

More important 4303 votes109 discussions

Domestic Violence11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.9299 votes73 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Somewhat important 3287 votes16 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.3309 votes18 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

More important 3.8284 votes14 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8299 votes17 discussions

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 4.1313 votes42 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

More important 3.5314 votes22 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.2286 votes3 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.5309 votes28 discussions

High Speed Rail11yrs11Y

Should the government invest in building a high speed rail?

More important 3.5326 votes61 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Pakistan11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8259 votes56 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1297 votes47 discussions

Infrastructure Issues

Private Development11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.4305 votes160 discussions

Economic Issues

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8273 votes1 discussion

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.7305 votes22 discussions

Business Tax11yrs11Y

Should the government increase taxes on private business?

Somewhat important 2.8313 votes231 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Private Healthcare11yrs11Y

Should there be more public or private involvement in healthcare?

More important 3.7288 votes194 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9266 votes25 discussions

Religious Issues

Uniform Civil Code11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3306 votes160 discussions

Ram Temple11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3302 votes200 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3295 votes36 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 2.6227 votes

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.4139 votes39 discussions

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