F9: May I being the interview now?
1 = 1: Respondent agrees to be interviewed
2 = 2: Respondent does not agree to be interviewed
9 = 9: No information

Q1: While talking to people about the recent elections to the Vidhan Sabha, we find that some people were not able to vote. How about you - were you able to vote or not?
1 = 1: Could not vote
2 = 2: Voted
8 = 8: No opinion

Q1a: (If Voted) Whom did you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: HLP
9 = 09: TRMC
10 = 10: Himachal Swabhiman party
11 = 11: Samajwadi Party
12 = 12: LJNSP
13 = 13: Shiv Sena
14 = 14: IJP
20 = 20: Other parties
90 = 90: Independent
91 = 91: Independent
92 = 92: Independent
93 = 93: Independent
94 = 94: Independent
95 = 95: Independent
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Independent
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

Q1b: (If Not Voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
0 = 0: Out of station
1 = 1: Not well
2 = 2: No interest/did not feel like voting
3 = 3: Prevented /Fear of violence
4 = 4: No identity card/ identity proof
5 = 5: No good choice
6 = 6: Someone had voted in place of me before I went to vote
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1c: (If Voted)When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
1 = 1: On the day of voting
2 = 2: A day or two before voting
3 = 3: Earlier, during the campaign
4 = 4: Even before the campaign started
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1d: (If Voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
1 = 1: Checked, but mark not found
2 = 2: Checked and mark found
8 = 8: Could not check the mark
9 = 9: N.A.

Q2: (If Voted) In deciding whom to vote, did you take anybody’s advice/were you guided by any one?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q2a: (If yes) In deciding who to vote for in the just concluded elections, whose opinion mattered to you most?
0 = 0: Local Political Leader
1 = 1: Husband/wife
2 = 2: Other family members
3 = 3: Community leaders
4 = 4: Friends/neighbours
5 = 5: Co-workers/colleagues
6 = 6: No one, I voted on my own
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3: (If Voted) What mattered to you more while deciding whom to vote for in the recent election - party or candidate?
1 = 1: Party
2 = 2: Candidate
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A

Q3a: (If ‘Party’ in Q3) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that party
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: My family members are traditional supporters/voters of th
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: The party has good leadership
6 = 6: The overall programme of the party is good
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3b: (If ‘Candidate’ in Q3) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that candidate
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: We have family ties or good relations with the candidate
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: I am impressed by the candidate’s personality
6 = 6: The candidate is accessible
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q4: Now let us talk about the election campaign during this election. How interested were you in the election campaign this time – a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q5a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: No opinion

Q6: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember

Q7: In your opinion who should be the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh?
1 = 01: Prem Kumar Dhumal
2 = 02: Virbhadra Singh
3 = 03: Anurag Thakur
4 = 04: Kaul Singh Thakur
5 = 05: Shanta Kumar
6 = 06: Vidya Stokes
7 = 07: Narendra Bragta
8 = 08: Anand Sharma
9 = 09: Satpal Satti
10 = 10: Vijay Singh Mankotia
11 = 11: Maheshwar Singh
12 = 12: G.S. Bali
20 = 20: Anyone from BJP
30 = 30: Anyone from Congress
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/D.K.
99 = 99: Refuse to answer/Blank

Q8: Whom did you vote for in 2007 Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election held five years ago?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: HLP
9 = 09: TRMC
10 = 10: Himachal Swabhiman party
11 = 11: Samajwadi Party
12 = 12: LJNSP
13 = 13: Shiv Sena
14 = 14: IJP
20 = 20: Other parties
90 = 90: Independent
91 = 91: Independent
92 = 92: Independent
93 = 93: Independent
94 = 94: Independent
95 = 95: Independent
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Independent
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: N.A/Not a voter then

Q9: What is your assessment of the work done by the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh during last five years-- Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
1 = 1: Fully Satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q10a: While casting your vote in the recent Himachal Assembly election, which was the most important issue for you? (1st response)
4 = 04: Corruption of State govt. allegations against Dhumal’s m
5 = 05: Corruption allegations against Virbhadra Singh/ISPAT pay
6 = 06: Corruption of Central govt/allegations against UPA minis
9 = 09: State govt’s performance/work/ good governance
10 = 10: Central govt’s performance/work/ good governance
11 = 11: Himachal’s development or underdevelopment
14 = 14: Roads/Condition of roads/Accidents due to bad roads
15 = 15: Water scarcity/Water problem/Drinking water
18 = 18: Land issues/Illegal land deals/Builder mafia
26 = 26: FDI in retail/How it will not benefit people/farmers
27 = 27: FDI in retail/How it will benefit people/farmers
29 = 29: Food and clothing/Cheap ration/BPL Card/Ration Card Issu
30 = 30: Poverty/Exploitation of Poor/Neglect to the poor
34 = 34: Law and order/Personal Safety and Security
44 = 44: Any other issue mentioned by the people

Q11: What is your assessment of the performance of Prem Kumar Dhumal as chief minister of Himachal Pradesh in the last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q12: If we compare the work done by the present BJP government of Himachal Pradesh (2007-12) with the previous Congress government of Himachal Pradesh (2003-07), which according to you has been better?
1 = 1: BJP Govt. (2007-12) 2
2 = : Congress govt.' 3 '3: Both equally bad' 4 '4: Both equally

Q13a: Now I will read out the names of a few schemes. Please tell me in your opinion Old age pension scheme is run by which government – State govt or Central govt?
1 = 1: Centre
2 = 2: State
3 = 3: Both
8 = 8: Don't know

Q13a(a): During the last five years have you or your family members benefitted from the Old age pension scheme?
1 = 1: Benefited
2 = 2: Not benefited
8 = 8: Don't know

Q14: Who in your opinion has been the best chief minister in the history of Himachal Pradesh?
1 = 01: Prem Kumar Dhumal
2 = 02: Virbhadra Singh
3 = 03: Anurag Thakur
4 = 04: Kaul Singh Thakur
5 = 05: Shanta Kumar
6 = 06: Vidya Stokes
7 = 07: Narendra Bragta
8 = 08: Anand Sharma
9 = 09: Satpal Satti
10 = 10: Vijay Singh Mankotia
11 = 11: Maheshwar Singh
12 = 12: G.S. Bali
13 = 13: Thakur Ram Lal
14 = 14: Yashwant Singh Parmar
20 = 20: Anyone from BJP
30 = 30: Anyone from Congress
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/D.K.
99 = 99: Refuse to answer/Blank

Q15a: Now I will read out a few issues. According to you which party’s government will be better to tackle the For the interests of Youth – Congress’ or BJP’s?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Don't know

Q16: . People have different opinions regarding the support/assistance given by the Central government to Himachal Pradesh over the last five years. Some feel that the Centre gave all possible support/assistance to Himachal. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Centre gave all possible support/assistance to Himachal
2 = 2: Centre gave support/assistance to Himachal but not enough
3 = 3: Centre did not give any support/assistance to Himachal
8 = 8: Don't know

Q17a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with - Government jobs have increased in Himachal Pradesh over the last five years?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

Q18: In the recently held Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, did you cast your vote keeping in mind the State government’s work or the Central government’s work?
1 = 1: State govt.
2 = 2: Central govt. in Delhi
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Interested in neither
5 = 5: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q19: Under which party’s rule has Himachal Pradesh developed more - Congress or BJP?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

Q20a: Now I will read out a few statements about Prem Kumar Dhumal and Virbhadra Singh. Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with - Prem Kumar Dhumal’s govt has overlooked/ignored the interests of Himachal Pradesh?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion

Q21a: Have you heard or read about 2G scam?
1 = 1: Heard
2 = 2: Not heard

Q22: During the elections, to what extent were there election malpractices in your area - were there several malpractices, was it to some extent, or were there no malpractices?
1 = 1: Several malpractices
2 = 2: In some extent
3 = 3: No malpractices
8 = 8: No opinion

Q23: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because he/she has received personal gifts such as money/food/liquor from that party or candidate. In your area/locality/mohalla/ village, how many people got such benefits?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Very few
3 = 3: Some
4 = 4: Many
5 = 5: Almost every one
8 = 8: Don't know

Q24: Do people who receive such benefits feel obliged to vote for the party or candidate that provided them or do they finally vote as they wish regardless of the benefits they receive from parties and candidates?
1 = 1: Feel obliged
2 = 2: Vote as they wish
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you read the newspaper - daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
1 = 1: Daily/almost everyday
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once a week
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

Q26: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio - Once a day, more than once a day, 5-6 times a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days or never?
1 = 1: Once a day
2 = 2: More than once a day
3 = 3: 5-6 times in a week
4 = 4: 2-4 times in a week
5 = 5: 1-2 days
6 = 6: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

Q28: How often do you use the internet – daily, at least 3-4 times in a week, at least once a week, sometimes or never?
1 = 1: Daily/almost everyday
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once a week
4 = 4: Sometimes
5 = 5: Never
6 = 6: Not heard about internet
8 = 8: Can't say

Q29: In your opinion, should the present BJP government in Himachal Pradesh get another chance?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
1 = 1: Less than 5 years
2 = 2: 5 to 10 years
3 = 3: More than 10 years
4 = 4: Entire life

Z3: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female

Z4: What is your marital status?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Married, gauna not performed
3 = 3: Widowed
4 = 4: Divorced
5 = 5: Separated
6 = 6: Deserted
7 = 7: Never married
9 = 9: No information

Z5: Up to what level have you studied? (Respondent)
0 = 0: Non literate
1 = 1: Below Primary
2 = 2: Primary pass/Middle fail
3 = 3: Middle pass/Matric fail
4 = 4: Matric
5 = 5: College no-degree
6 = 6: Graduate
7 = 7: Post Graduate
8 = 8: Professional degrees
9 = 9: NA

Z6: What is your main occupation?
5 = 05: Accountants(with degree and working in good firm)
29 = 29: Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers
50 = 50: Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers
69 = 69: Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers

Z6b: (If Housewife) Aside from your housework, do you do anything that contributes to the family income?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

Z6c: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
1 = 1: Works in the family farm/fields
2 = 2: Runs petty shop/sundry business/ day care centre in the f
3 = 3: Piecemeal work like rolling papad, incense sticks, making
4 = 4: Helps husband in his business/profession
7 = 7: Any other work
9 = 9: N.A.

Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
870 = 870 Christians No Caste/Other Christians

Z7a: And what is your caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Caste
4 = 4: Others
9 = 9: N.A.

Z8: Religion
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist/Neo Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: Animism
8 = 8: No religion
9 = 9: Others

Z9: Do you have voter identity card?
1 = 1: Yes I have
2 = 2: Photographed but did not get it
3 = 3: Have, but it has mistake
4 = 4: Do not have
5 = 5: Had but lost it
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: No information

Z10: Do you have ration card?
1 = 1: Above Poverty Line
2 = 2: Below Poverty Line
3 = 3: Antyodaya
4 = 4: Annapurna
5 = 5: Do not have
6 = 6: Had, but lost it
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: No information

Z11: Area/Locality
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Town(Below 1 Lakh)
3 = 3: City (above 1 Lakh)
4 = 4: Metropolitan city(above 10 lakhs)

Z12: Total number of family member(Adult)
0 = 0: Blank/NA
1 = 1: One
2 = 2: Two
3 = 3: Three
4 = 4: Four
5 = 5: Five
6 = 6: Six
7 = 7: Seven
8 = 8: Eight
9 = 9: Nine and above

Z14: Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
1 = 1: Hut/Juggi Jhopri
2 = 2: Kutcha house
3 = 3: Kutcha-Pucca
4 = 4: Mixed house
5 = 5: Pucca independent house
6 = 6: Flats
7 = 7: Modern house
9 = 9: N.A.

Z16a: Do you or members of your household have Cars/jeeps/vans?
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes