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F6: May I begin the interview?
Q1: There is going to be an assembly election in Punjab in the next one and a half to two months. Have you heard about it?
Q2: Will you vote in this election?
Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for?
Q3a: (If voted in Q3) On the day of voting will you vote for the same party which you voted now or your decision may change?
Q4: While deciding whom to vote for in the assembly elections to be held in the next few months, what will matter to you most - party, local candidate or the chief ministerial candidate of a party?
Q5: After the next election, who would you prefer next Chief Minister of Punjab?
Q6: Which party did you vote for in 2014 Lok Sabha election?
Q7: What is your assessment of Prakash Singh Badal as Chief Minister – are you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q8: What is your assessment of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister –are you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q9: If you had to vote either on the basis of your religion or your caste in the upcoming assembly elections, then what will be your voting consideration – religion or caste?
Q10: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the Akali- BJP Coalition government in Punjab over the last five years?
Q11: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP/NDA Central government over the last two and a half years?
Q12: Suppose assembly elections are held in Punjab tomorrow. While deciding whom to vote for, what will be the most important election issue for you?
Q13: Thinking of how you have voted in the last few elections, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q14a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- The NDA government at the Centre has looked after the needs of Punjab over the last two and a half years?
Q14b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Narendra Modi has failed to bring achhe din (good days)?
Q14c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- It is necessary for the development of Punjab that the party in power at the Centre should also be in power in Punjab?
Q15a: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether electricity supply have improved or deteriorated?
Q15b: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of farmers have improved or deteriorated?
Q15c: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q15d: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether facility of schools/colleges have improved or deteriorated?
Q15e: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of govt hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q15f: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether drinking water arrangement have improved or deteriorated?
Q19g: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether development of cities have improved or deteriorated?
Q15h: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether employment opportunities have improved or deteriorated?
Q15i: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether curbing of corruption have improved or deteriorated?
Q15j: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether development of Punjab have improved or deteriorated?
Q15k: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Akali-BJP government in Punjab over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of law and order have improved or deteriorated?
Q16a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Amarinder Singh is more concerned about his own interests instead of the party’s interests?
Q16b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Congress did the right thing by appointing Amarinder Singh as the party president?
Q16c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Amaridner Singh is less of people’s representative and more a Maharaja?
Q16d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Amarinder Singh has a secret deal/ connection with the Badal family?
Q17: Have you heard about the surgical strikes conducted by India on Pakistan?
Q17a: (If heard in Q17) Who among these should get the credit for surgical strikes conducted by India on Pakistan – the Indian army or the Modi government?
Q17b: (If heard in Q17) In your opinion, is it right or wrong to make the surgical strikes an election issue?
Q18: In your opinion, should Sehejdari Sikhs be given the right to vote in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee’s (SGPC) election?
Q19a: In the last five years, during the tenure of Akali- BJP Coalition government, has the inflation increased or decreased?
Q19b: In the last five years, during the tenure of Akali- BJP Coalition government, has the drug addiction increased or decreased?
Q19c: In the last five years, during the tenure of Akali- BJP Coalition government, has the hooliganism increased or decreased?
Q20a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Nowadays people of some communities are being harassed in the name of cow protection?
Q20b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There is nothing wrong with the tradition of triple talaq?
Q20c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- In matters of marriage and property, every religion should have its own separate law?
Q22a: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find corruption most in – Congress, BJP, Akali or AAP?
Q22b: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find nepotism/promoting family members most in – Congress, BJP, Akali or AAP?
Q22c: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find factionalism most in – Congress, BJP, Akali or AAP?
Q23: Which Dera do you follow?
Q23a: (If you are a follower of any Dera) How much do you participate in the activities of your Dera- A Lot, Somewhat, Less or Not at all?
Q23b: (If you are a follower of any Dera) In your opinion, your Dera has which party’s maximum supporters?
Q23c: (If you are a follower of any Dera) In the upcoming elections, if your Baba/ Guru asks you to vote for a specific party, will you vote for that party only?
Q24: Have you faced any trouble in depositing or getting exchanged your old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes- A Lot, Somewhat, Less or Not at all?
Q24a: (If you faced a lot, somewhat, less trouble) What kind of trouble did you face?
Q25: People have different opinions regarding the cancellation of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. Some people believe that this was a right move, some others believe that it was the right move without any preparation. What is your opinion?
Q26: In your opinion, to what extent will the cancellation of old Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes be able to tackle the issue of black money- a lot, somewhat , very less or not at all?
Q27: People have different opinions regarding the cancellation of old Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes. Some people say that due to this move, the common man has suffered more while the rich have suffered less. What is your opinion?
Q28: In your opinion, do you think the move to cancel Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will benefit the BJP in the election?
Q29: During the last one month, did you or any of your family members have to forego two square meals a day?
Q30a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Punjab Government should accept Supreme Court’s verdict on Satluj- Yamuna controversy?
Q30b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Interference of Deras in politics is not good for the people of Punjab?
Q30c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-AAP in Punjab has been successful in raising issues that matter to people like you?
Q30d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-The Chief Minister of Punjab should be from Punjab?
Q30e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Akali- BJP Government has been unsuccessful in resolving the problem of drug abuse?
Q30f: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Shiromani Akal Dal has been unsuccessful in respecting Sikh religion?
Q30g: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Chief Minister of Punjab should be a Sikh?
Q30h: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-AAP should announce its chief ministerial candidate?
Q31: 1: AAP is only capable of cutting Cong and Akali-BJP’s votes and they will not be able to win many seats; 2: AAP is a strong contender in Punjab and can possibly win the elections. Which statement do you agree most?
Q32: In your opinion, Navjot Singh Siddhu’s decision to join Congress is right or wrong?
Q33: In your opinion, will Siddhu’s decision to join Congress benefit or harm Congress?
Q34: In your opinion, how serious is the problem of drug addiction in Punjab?
Q34a: (If very or somewhat serious in Q33) Whom would you hold responsible for the problem of drug addiction?
Q35a: Which party is best suited to solve the problem of drug addiction- Cong, BJP, Akali-Dal, AAP?
Q35b: Which party is best suited to solve the Satluj- Yamuna controversy - Cong, BJP, Akali-Dal, AAP?
Q35c: Which party is best suited to solve the problem of unemployment - Cong, BJP, Akali-Dal, AAP?
Q35d: Which party is best suited to solve the problems being faced by farmers - Cong, BJP, Akali-Dal, AAP?
Q36: In your opinion, who is the best leader in Congress in Punjab?
Q37a: How important is the cow protection issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q37b: How important is the nationalism issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q37c: How important is the surgical strike on Pakistan going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q37d: How important is the cancellation of old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q37e: How important is the problem of drug addiction and abuse going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q37f: How important is the Satluj- Yamuna link canal issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38: In your opinion, which among the following parties will win the election or be the front runner in the upcoming election in Punjab?
Q39: In your opinion, which one of the following Prime Ministers have taken the strongest decisions – Jawaharlal Nehru, Narendra, Modi, Narsimha Rao, Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee or V.P. Singh?
Q40: Which of the following leaders is posing the biggest challenge to the Modi government at the Centre? Mayawati, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee or Mulayam Singh?
Q41: In your opinion, who is the most popular leader in Punjab?
Q42a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42b: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42c: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q43a: How often do you use Facebook? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q43b: How often do you use Twitter? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q43c: How often do you use Whats App? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q44: (If respondent uses Whats App) Are you a member of any leader’s or party’s Whats App group in your area?
Q45: Do you believe that the incumbent Akali- BJP government in Punjab should get another chance?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: Up to what level have you studied?
Z3: Up to what level have your father studied?
Z3: Up to what level have your mother studied?
Z4: What is your Occupation?
Z4a: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z4b: (If No in Z4a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z4c: (If no in Z4a) What is your relationship with the main earner of your household?
Z5: How does the main earner of your household get paid for his work - Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or in some other way?
Z6: Are you married?
Z7: Does any member of your family live in other states of India (outside Punjab) or outside the country?
Z7a: (If yes in Z7) Had s/he gone in search of employment, for education, for both or for other work?
Z8: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z8a: And what is your caste group?
Z9: What is your religion?
Z9a: (If Sikh) Are you Amritdhari, Keshdhari, Sahajdhari or Patit?
Z10: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well?
Z11: What type of mobile phone do you have?
Z11a: (If Have mobile phone) Do you have internet connection in your mobile?
Z12: Do you have an Aadhaar Card?
Z13: Area/Locality
Z13a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z13b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z14: Total number of family members (Adults)
Z14: Total number of family members (Children)
Z15: Total agricultural land of household
Z16: Total monthly household expenditure - putting together the expenditure of all members of the household?
Z17a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z17b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z17c: Do you or members of your household have Air conditioner?
Z17d: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop/Ipad?
Z17d(1): ): (If Computer/laptop/I pad) Is it with Internet or without internet?
Z17e: Do you or members of your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z17f: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine?
Z17g: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z17h: Do you or members of your household have Television?
Z17h(1): (If Television) Is it with Cable/Dish TV or without Cable/Dish TV?
Z17i: Do you or members of your household have Bank/Post office Account?
Z17j: Do you or members of your household have ATM/Debit/Credit card?
Z17k: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z17l: Do you or members of your household have toilet inside the house?
Z17m: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have a thresher?
Z17n: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have pumping set?
Z17o: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have tractor?
Z18a: (If Village) Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z18b: (If Village) Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z18c: (If Village) Total number of Any other livestock
Z19: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
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 question on voting preference in the Vidhan Sabha election (Q1a), 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 Q4 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?