1. Are we citizens of India equally responsible for the current state of affairs in the nation? - Results

1. Are we citizens of India equally responsible for the current state of affairs in the nation?, data gathered by intheorbit
540 Votes

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1. Are we citizens of India equally responsible for the current state of affairs in the nation?
Compulsory Voting
One year of compulsory sponsored military training
Undivided focus on getting rid of the 'chalta hai' attitude
Regular conduction and compulsory participation in society meetings
3. What according to you would be the most suitable structure for the Indian political system?
4. Do you see a single Indian politician capable enough of making the desired changes in the true sense?
5. Which is the one particular attribute that you hate the most about today's politicians?
VIPs visiting terror/disaster sites
Opposition parties trying to score political brownies by hyping terror attacks/disaster events
Lack of restrictions on media coverage
Negligence on the part of investigating agencies in hurrying up proceedings
Criminal Record
Academic Credentials
Past political record
Mindset of the politician with respect to that of the ordinary citizens
8. Would ploys like boycotting elections and not paying income tax as signs of protest prove to be logical moves?
Annual polls to check the measure of public confidence in the ruling government
Introduction of laws that would bring about more transparency in the administration (eg. RTI)
Deploying a high percentage of professionals (business people, scientists, etc) in the ruling government
Presence of retired professionals as consultants in the ruling Government
10. With respect to the current situation, what should be India's stance towards Pakistan?
11. In the current scenario, would you be willing to participate in an initiative meant to enhance people-to-people contact between the citizens of India & Pakistan?
Formation and deployment of centralized security agencies in border areas
Installation of sophisticated security gadgets around the borderline
Increase in the deployment of the army around the border
Being more strict towards refugee intake
Presence of a centralized security agency (eg. FBI)
Implementation of a national helpline number (eg. 911 in the US)
Redirection of commandos from protecting politicans to providing more security in major cities
Compulsory possession of a national identity card at any given point of time outside the residence premises
Completely delinking the police and security department from political control
14. Has the Indian media been provided too much freedom with respect to their coverage domain?
Going through extra security checks
Complete refrainment from bribery
Strictly following laws made by the Government
Showing more responsibility in being aware about the nearby happenings
Participating in social matters even though they may not directly affect you
16. Indian citizens are often accused of being too soft and forgiving. This time around are you determined to fight till issues are set straight?
17. Irrespective of the current situation, do you still see your dream India emerging?

1. Are we citizens of India equally responsible for the current state of affairs in the nation? by intheorbit
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Question: 1. Are we citizens of India equally responsible for the current state of affairs in the nation?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes, to a huge extent	416	78.20 %	416	78.20 %
To some extent	106	19.92 %	106	19.92 %
Not at all. Why should we share the blame...	10	1.88 %	10	1.88 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Compulsory Voting

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	335	64.92 %	335	64.92 %
No	124	24.03 %	124	24.03 %
Can't Say	57	11.05 %	57	11.05 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: One year of compulsory sponsored military training

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	292	56.48 %	292	56.48 %
No	136	26.31 %	136	26.31 %
Can't Say	89	17.21 %	89	17.21 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Undivided focus on getting rid of the 'chalta hai' attitude

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	480	92.31 %	480	92.31 %
No	19	3.65 %	19	3.65 %
Can't Say	21	4.04 %	21	4.04 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Regular conduction and compulsory participation in society meetings

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	345	66.99 %	345	66.99 %
No	102	19.81 %	102	19.81 %
Can't Say	68	13.20 %	68	13.20 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 3. What according to you would be the most suitable structure for the Indian political system?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
The current democratic format is the best of the lot	254	48.11 %	254	48.11 %
Presidential Rule	93	17.61 %	93	17.61 %
Dictatorship	22	4.17 %	22	4.17 %
Not sure but certainly not the current system	159	30.11 %	159	30.11 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 4. Do you see a single Indian politician capable enough of making the desired changes in the true sense?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes, there are a few hidden gems out there	263	49.81 %	263	49.81 %
May be, but I have my doubts	150	28.41 %	150	28.41 %
No way. None of them can think above themselves and their parties	115	21.78 %	115	21.78 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 5. Which is the one particular attribute that you hate the most about today's politicians?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Politicizing terror attacks/ disaster incidents	94	17.80 %	94	17.80 %
Votebank/ Divisive politics	357	67.61 %	357	67.61 %
Political party hopping	6	1.14 %	6	1.14 %
Meaningless criticism of the rival parties	71	13.45 %	71	13.45 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: VIPs visiting terror/disaster sites

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	344	67.06 %	344	67.06 %
No	107	20.86 %	107	20.86 %
Can't Say	62	12.09 %	62	12.09 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Opposition parties trying to score political brownies by hyping terror attacks/disaster events

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	460	89.49 %	460	89.49 %
No	38	7.39 %	38	7.39 %
Can't Say	16	3.11 %	16	3.11 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Lack of restrictions on media coverage

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	327	64.37 %	327	64.37 %
No	132	25.98 %	132	25.98 %
Can't Say	49	9.65 %	49	9.65 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Negligence on the part of investigating agencies in hurrying up proceedings

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	431	83.53 %	431	83.53 %
No	42	8.14 %	42	8.14 %
Can't Say	43	8.33 %	43	8.33 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Criminal Record

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
1	29	5.60 %	29	5.60 %
2	5	0.97 %	5	0.97 %
3	15	2.90 %	15	2.90 %
4	40	7.72 %	40	7.72 %
5	429	82.82 %	429	82.82 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Academic Credentials

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
1	20	3.87 %	20	3.87 %
2	36	6.96 %	36	6.96 %
3	143	27.66 %	143	27.66 %
4	120	23.21 %	120	23.21 %
5	198	38.30 %	198	38.30 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Past political record

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
1	75	14.45 %	75	14.45 %
2	67	12.91 %	67	12.91 %
3	116	22.35 %	116	22.35 %
4	93	17.92 %	93	17.92 %
5	168	32.37 %	168	32.37 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Mindset of the politician with respect to that of the ordinary citizens

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
1	14	2.69 %	14	2.69 %
2	27	5.19 %	27	5.19 %
3	59	11.35 %	59	11.35 %
4	98	18.85 %	98	18.85 %
5	322	61.92 %	322	61.92 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 8. Would ploys like boycotting elections and not paying income tax as signs of protest prove to be logical moves?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	92	17.29 %	92	17.29 %
No	398	74.81 %	398	74.81 %
Can't Say	42	7.89 %	42	7.89 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Annual polls to check the measure of public confidence in the ruling government

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	361	69.83 %	361	69.83 %
No	108	20.89 %	108	20.89 %
Can't Say	48	9.28 %	48	9.28 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Introduction of laws that would bring about more transparency in the administration (eg. RTI)

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	489	94.04 %	489	94.04 %
No	14	2.69 %	14	2.69 %
Can't Say	17	3.27 %	17	3.27 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Deploying a high percentage of professionals (business people, scientists, etc) in the ruling government

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	451	85.74 %	451	85.74 %
No	34	6.46 %	34	6.46 %
Can't Say	41	7.79 %	41	7.79 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Presence of retired professionals as consultants in the ruling Government

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	371	71.21 %	371	71.21 %
No	68	13.05 %	68	13.05 %
Can't Say	82	15.74 %	82	15.74 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 10. With respect to the current situation, what should be India's stance towards Pakistan?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
We need to be more agressive but in a diplomatic manner. Even they are victims of terrorism	407	76.94 %	407	76.94 %
Military action is the only option.	106	20.04 %	106	20.04 %
Wait & watch policy would be the best bet	16	3.02 %	16	3.02 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 11. In the current scenario, would you be willing to participate in an initiative meant to enhance people-to-people contact between the citizens of India & Pakistan?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Of course, why should citizens of the two countries develop hatred towards each other due to the presence of a few disturbing elements.	328	62.12 %	328	62.12 %
No, thanks	67	12.69 %	67	12.69 %
It wouldn't solve any purpose	133	25.19 %	133	25.19 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Formation and deployment of centralized security agencies in border areas

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	418	80.23 %	418	80.23 %
No	36	6.91 %	36	6.91 %
Can't Say	67	12.86 %	67	12.86 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Installation of sophisticated security gadgets around the borderline

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	455	86.83 %	455	86.83 %
No	32	6.11 %	32	6.11 %
Can't Say	37	7.06 %	37	7.06 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Increase in the deployment of the army around the border

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	306	59.65 %	306	59.65 %
No	119	23.20 %	119	23.20 %
Can't Say	88	17.15 %	88	17.15 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Being more strict towards refugee intake

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	441	84.48 %	441	84.48 %
No	48	9.20 %	48	9.20 %
Can't Say	33	6.32 %	33	6.32 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Presence of a centralized security agency (eg. FBI)

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	463	88.87 %	463	88.87 %
No	27	5.18 %	27	5.18 %
Can't Say	31	5.95 %	31	5.95 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Implementation of a national helpline number (eg. 911 in the US)

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	457	88.74 %	457	88.74 %
No	22	4.27 %	22	4.27 %
Can't Say	36	6.99 %	36	6.99 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Redirection of commandos from protecting politicans to providing more security in major cities

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	457	87.88 %	457	87.88 %
No	31	5.96 %	31	5.96 %
Can't Say	32	6.15 %	32	6.15 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Compulsory possession of a national identity card at any given point of time outside the residence premises

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	373	71.18 %	373	71.18 %
No	98	18.70 %	98	18.70 %
Can't Say	53	10.11 %	53	10.11 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Completely delinking the police and security department from political control

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	443	85.03 %	443	85.03 %
No	39	7.49 %	39	7.49 %
Can't Say	39	7.49 %	39	7.49 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 14. Has the Indian media been provided too much freedom with respect to their coverage domain?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes, they have been crossing all sorts of limits	290	54.92 %	290	54.92 %
They are just about near the borderline	149	28.22 %	149	28.22 %
No, they are doing fine	89	16.86 %	89	16.86 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Going through extra security checks

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	463	88.87 %	463	88.87 %
No	33	6.33 %	33	6.33 %
Can't Say	25	4.80 %	25	4.80 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Complete refrainment from bribery

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	471	90.23 %	471	90.23 %
No	10	1.92 %	10	1.92 %
Can't Say	41	7.85 %	41	7.85 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Strictly following laws made by the Government

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	450	86.21 %	450	86.21 %
No	19	3.64 %	19	3.64 %
Can't Say	53	10.15 %	53	10.15 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Showing more responsibility in being aware about the nearby happenings

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	501	96.53 %	501	96.53 %
No	6	1.16 %	6	1.16 %
Can't Say	12	2.31 %	12	2.31 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: Participating in social matters even though they may not directly affect you

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes	416	79.54 %	416	79.54 %
No	29	5.54 %	29	5.54 %
Can't Say	78	14.91 %	78	14.91 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 16. Indian citizens are often accused of being too soft and forgiving. This time around are you determined to fight till issues are set straight?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Absolutely. This is my country and I would not let it go down the wrong lane	429	81.40 %	429	81.40 %
I am pretty determined as of now but I doubt I would be able to sustain it for long	73	13.85 %	73	13.85 %
Depends on others' approach	25	4.74 %	25	4.74 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%

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Question: 17. Irrespective of the current situation, do you still see your dream India emerging?

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Answer	Count	Percentage	Overall Count	Overall Percentage
Yes, we citizens would make sure India goes on to be the dream its meant to be	397	75.91 %	397	75.91 %
No, things have gone way out of control	32	6.12 %	32	6.12 %
I am not sure where we are heading	94	17.97 %	94	17.97 %
Totals	540	100%	540	100%