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F8: May I begin the interview now?
Q1: In talking to people about this Vidhan Sabha election, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote. What about you - did you vote or did you not vote in this election?
Q1a: (If voted) Whom did you vote for in Assembly Election 2016?
Q1at: (If voted) Whom did you vote for in Assembly Election 2016?
Q1b: (If voted) What was the reason for voting for the party you voted for?
Q1c: (If voted) When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
Q1d: (If voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q1e: (If not voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q2a: During the elections people participate in various activities. In the recent elections, did you contributed or collected money?
Q2b: During the elections people participate in various activities. In the recent elections, did you Attended election meetings/rallies?
Q2c: During the elections people participate in various activities. In the recent elections, did you participated in door to door canvassing?
Q2d: During the elections people participate in various activities. In the recent elections, did you distributed election leaflets or put up posters?
Q3: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the election campaign to ask for your vote?
Q3a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st response)
Q3a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q4: Did any party or candidate contact you or a family member through a phone call or recorded voice or SMS or Whatsapp during the campaign?
Q4a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st response)
Q4a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q5: People have different considerations while deciding whom to vote for. What mattered to you more while deciding whom to vote for in the recent election - party, local candidate or the chief ministerial candidate?
Q6: After this election who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Q7: Who did you vote for in the Lok Sabha election held in 2014?
Q8: What is your assessment of the performance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre during the last two years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q9: What is your assessment of the performance of the Trinmool government in West Bengal in the last five years? Would you say that you have been satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q10: How would you rate Mamata Banerjee's performance as the Chief Minister of West Bengal – has it been very good, good, bad or very bad?
Q11: During the last two- three years have you or any of your family members benefited from any Government scheme?
Q11a: (If yes) Which scheme did you benefit from the most?
Q11b: (If yes in Q11) And who would you give credit for it - the Central govt., the State govt., local politicians /party worker, or local bureaucrat/government officer?
Q11c: (If yes in 11) In order to avail of these benefits did you get help from any one?
Q11d: (If yes to Q11c) Whose help did you get?
Q12: While talking to people during this election, we realised that people considered different issues while voting. How about you? Which issue did you consider as most important while voting?
Q13a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Narendra Modi has not lived up to his promise of bringing acche din.
Q13b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-For the development of the State, the ruling party at the Centre and the State should be the same.
Q13c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Modi government is an anti-student government.
Q13d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Mamata Banerjee is arrogant and intolerant of criticism
Q14: Have you heard of the exchange of territory/land between India and Bangladesh?
Q14a: (If heard) Do you support or oppose this land exchange between India and Bangladesh?
Q15: During the last four-five years, do you think you have become more religious than before, less religious or there has been no change?
Q16: In your opinion how corrupt is the Trinmool government in West Bengal - very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not corrupt at all?
Q17: Do you support or oppose the coming together of the Left and the Congress?
Q18a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Government donations to clubs is necessary for promotion of cultural activities?
Q18b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Shifting of Tata’s Nano car project from Bengal is a huge loss to the common people of the state?
Q18c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Mamata Banerjee's government gives undue favour to Muslims?
Q18d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Mamata Banerjee has succeeded in bringing real Partivartan in West Bengal over the last five years?
Q18e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Government should take more responsibility to ensure that the poor are provided for?
Q18f: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Mamata Banerjee's government has mishandled the Gorkhaland issue?
Q19: Have you heard about Malda/Kaliachak/Ratuk Incident?
Q19a: (If heard) Whom do you hold most responsible for it?
Q19b: (If heard in Q19) There are some people who think that Malda/Kaliachak/Ratuk issue is blown out of proportion, while there are others who think that the Mamta Government tried to suppress. What is your opinion?
Q20: Have you heard about the Narada sting?
Q20a: 1. Those who were caught in Narada sting should be arrested; 2. Narada sting is nothing but just a pre election conspiracy to defame the TMC government. (If heard in Q20) Which among these two statements do you agree with?
Q21: If we compare the present Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool government in West Bengal with the earlier Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee led Left Front government, which one of the two is better in your opinion?
Q22a: If you compare the present Trinmool government with the previous Left government which of the two did little for the farmers?
Q22b: If you compare the present Trinmool government with the previous Left government which of the two gave no major benifits to the middle class employees?
Q22c: If you compare the present Trinmool government with the previous Left government which of the two did little to improve law and order situation?
Q22d: If you compare the present Trinmool government with the previous Left government which of the two did little for development of West Bengal?
Q22e: If you compare the present Trinmool government with the previous Left government which of the two encouraged corruption?
Q23: Who do you think has been the best chief minister of West Bengal - Jyoti Basu, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee or Mamata Banerjee?
Q24a: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member opened a bank account through a govt scheme (Jan Dhan Yojana)?
Q24b: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member purchased medicines from a govt hospital at a discounted price (Fair Price medicine shop)?
Q24c: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member got MRI, X ray, CT scan etc done from a govt hospital at a Discounted price.(Fair Price Diagnostic centre)?
Q24d: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member received bicycle from the govt./school (Sabuj Sathi)?
Q24e: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member received any employment allowance (Yubashree)?
Q24f: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member Received rice at 2Rs/ Kg (Khadya Sathi)?
Q25a: Have you heard about the Scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q25a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25b: Have you heard about the Scheme for RozgarGuarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q25b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25c: Have you heard about the Scheme for Free medical facilitie (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q25c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25d: Have you heard about the Scheme for Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q25d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25e: Have you heard about the Scheme for Public distribution system (PDS)?
Q25e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25f: Have you heard about the Scheme for Kanyashree Parikalpa Yojana?
Q25f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q25g: Have you heard about the Scheme for Shikshashree Yojana?
Q25g(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q26: The MGNREGA guarantees that the government will provide up to 100 days paid manual employment a year for any household in a rural area which demands it. To what extent do you think it helps the poor - not at all, to some extent or a great deal?
Q27: Some secret files/documents about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose have been made public. Have you heard about it?
Q27a: (If heard) Do you think the government is serious about providing more information to the public about Netaji or do you think it is just a political stunt?
Q28: In your opinion, which political party respects Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose the most?
Q29: Do you know who Rohith Vemula is?
Q30: Do you know who Kanhaiya Kumar is?
Q31: Is there a Durga puja pandal samiti in your locality?
Q31a: (If yes in Q31) Which party controls the samiti of your locality?
Q31b: (If yes in Q31) Did any samiti member came to ask you for your vote?
Q32: Have you heard about the Kolkata flyover collapse incident?
Q32a: (If heard) Who would you hold most responsible for the tragedy?
Q33a: (1) Trade unions are necessary to protect the rights of workers. (2) There is too much trade unionism; workers need to be disciplined. Tell me whether you agree with 1 or 2?
Q33b: (1) Govt should impose a ceiling on income & wealth to reduce the gap between rich and poor. (2) There should be no ceiling on income & wealth so that people have motivation for hard work. Tell me whether you agree with 1 or 2?
Q33c: (1) Foreign companies should be allowed to come into West Bengal as it would lead to more development and jobs. (2) Foreign companies should not be allowed into West Bengal as they would exploit the people. Tell me whether you agree with 1 or 2?
Q33d: (1) All major industries should remain in the public sector with the Government if its helps the people. (2) There is nothing wrong in privatisation. Tell me whether you agree with 1 or 2?
Q34a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q34b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q34c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q34d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q34e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the medical facilities in government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q34f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the law & order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q34g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Mamata Benerjee government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the public bus/public transportation services have improved or deteriorated?
Q35a: Have you heard of the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana?
Q35a(a): (If heard) Is this effectve or not effective?
Q35b: Have you heard of the Swachh Bharat?
Q35b(a): (If heard) Is this effectve or not effective?
Q35c: Have you heard of the Digital India scheme?
Q35c(a): (If heard) Is this effectve or not effective?
Q35d: Have you heard of the Skill India scheme?
Q35d(a): (If heard) Is this effectve or not effective?
Q35e: Have you heard of the Make in India scheme?
Q35e(a): (If heard) Is this effectve or not effective?
Q36: Out of these three statements, which one do you agree with the most?
Q37a: In your opinion, which party is best for running the administration/government of West Bengal?
Q37b: In your opinion, which party is best for people like you?
Q37c: In your opinion, which party is best for the development of West Bengal?
Q37d: In your opinion, which party is best for stopping illegal migration from Bangladesh?
Q37e: In your opinion, which party is best for increasing job opportunities in West Bengal?
Q37f: In your opinion, which party is best for resolving Hindu-Muslim conflicts in West Bengal?
Q38a: And which party if it comes to power will lead to more corruption among govt. officers?
Q38b: And which party if it comes to power will promote its family members and relatives in politics and government?
Q38c: And which party if it comes to power will lead to interference by party workers in people's personal matters?
Q39a: Did you see anyone voting more than once on the voting day or not?
Q39b: Due to unavailability of the name in the voter list, did you see any voter leave the polling booth without voting on the voting day or not?
Q39c: Did you see booth capturing, rigging, etc during the election?
Q39d: Did you see voting in the name of people who are away or dead on the voting day or not?
Q39e: Did you see any candidate/ party pressuring/threatening a voter to vote on the voting day or not?
Q40a: And did you see inclusion of bogus voters in the voter list during the campaign period?
Q40b: Did you see any clash between cadres /party workers of different parties during the campaign period?
Q40c: Did you see any party or candidate distributefood items or liquor during the campaign period?
Q41: Do you think polling officials in your locality were favouring any party?
Q41a: (If yes) Which party?
Q42: Now you compare the current elections in your area/locality with the previous elections. Do you think electoral malpractices in your area in the current elections increased or decreased in your area?
Q43: According to you how free and fair was the current election? Was it – completely fair, somewhat fair, not much fair or not at all fair?
Q44: What is your opinion about the performance of your MLA during the last five years would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q45: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last few elections, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q46a: Out of every 100 people in West Bengal how many do you think are Muslims?
Q46b: Out of every 100 people in West Bengal how many do you think are Bangladeshi Muslims?
Q47a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q47b: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q47c: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q47d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q48a: Do you have the Facebook account?
Q48a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q48b: Do you have the Twiter account?
Q48b(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Twitter account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q48c: Do you have the Whats App?
Q48c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Whats App for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q49: Should the Trinmool government in West Bengal get another chance?
Q50: Which of these two statements do you agree with?
Z1: For how many years have you been living in West Bengal?
Z1a: (If not by birth/not whole life) From where did you come to West Bengal?
Z1b: (If since birth/whole life) From where did your ancestor/s come to West Bengal?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: Up to what level have you studied?
Z5: What is your Occupation?
Z5a: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z5b: (If No in Z5a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z6: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z6a: And what is your caste group?
Z7: What is your religion?
Z8: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
Z9: Are you a pure vegetarian, a vegetarian but eat eggs or are you a non-vegetarian who also eats chicken, meat or fish?
Z10: Do any members of your household live outside West Bengal?
Z10a: (If yes in Z10) Have those persons gone outside West Bengal for employment or for studies or some other work?
Z10b: (If yes in Z10) Did any of those persons come back home to vote in this election?
Z11: Area/Locality
Z11a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z11b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z12: Total number of family member(Above 18 years)
Z12: Total number of family member(Below 18 years)
Z13: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by your household
Z14a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z14b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z14c: Do you or members of your household have Bicycle?
Z14d: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner?
Z14e: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop?
Z14f: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine/Microwave?
Z14g: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z14h: Do you or members of your household have Fan/Cooler?
Z14i: Do you or members of your household have TV?
Z14j: Do you or members of your household have Mobile phone?
Z14k: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z14l: Do you or members of your household have Toilet inside the house?
Z14m: (If village) Do you or members of your household have Motorised pumping set for irrigation?
Z14n: (If village) Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z14o: Do you or members of your household have Handpump inside the house?
Z14p: Do you or members of your household have Power back up (Invertor/Generator, etc.)?
Z15a: Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z15b: Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z15c: Total number of Any other livestock
Z16: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
Z17: Are you married?
E1: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?
E2: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
E3: While answering the questions on voting preference in the Lok Sabha election, did the respondent use the ballot paper secretly or did she/he answer openly?
E4: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q1a do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you can't say?
E5: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
E6: Overall was the respondent cooperative?