F10: May I begin the interview now?
1 = 1: Respondent agrees to be interviewed
2 = 2: Respondent does not agree to be interviewed
9 = 9: Not specified

Q1: While talking to people about the elections to the Assembly, we find that some people were not able to vote. How about you-were you able to vote or not?
1 = 1: Not able to vote
2 = 2: Able to vote

Q1a: (If voted) Whom did you vote for in Assembly Elction 2009?
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: Samajwadi Party
46 = 46: Shiv Sena
47 = 47: BBM (P. Ambedkar)
48 = 48: RPI (Athawale)
49 = 49: PWP
50 = 50: Jan Surajya
51 = 51: Swatantra Bharat Party
52 = 52: Swabhimani Shetkari Party
53 = 53: Rashtriya Samaj Party
54 = 54: Janata Dal (Secular)-JDS
55 = 55: Kranti Sena
89 = 89: Other state parties
90 = 90: Any other small ally
91 = 91: Maharashtra Nav Nirman Sena
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Other Samller parties
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: N.A./Not voted

Q1b: (If voted): When did you finally make up your mind about who 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.

Q1c: (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 interested/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.

Q1d: (If voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your fingure?
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: Noe 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.

Q3: During the election people lend their support to the party or the candidate through different ways, like campaigning, doing door to door canvassing, organising meetings, etc. Did you take part in any of these or any other activities?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No

Q4: Did any candidate, party worker or canvesser come to your house during the campaign to ask your vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember

Q5: In deciding whom to vote for, whose opinion mattered to you most?
0 = 0: Local political leader
1 = 1: Husband/wife
2 = 2: Other family members
3 = 3: Caste/community leaders
4 = 4: Friends/neighbours
5 = 5: Co-workers/collegues
6 = 6: No one, I voted on my own
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q6: Thinking of the just completed election campaign, would you say that on promises and policies there were major differences between the parties, minor differences or no differences at all?
1 = 1: Major difference
2 = 2: Minor difference
3 = 3: No difference
8 = 8: No opinion/Don't know

Q7: 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 or candidate?
1 = 1: Party
2 = 2: Candidate
8 = 8: Can't say

Q7a: (If party) 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 benef
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.

Q7b: (If candidate) 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 benef
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.

Q8: Now I will ask you about the Last Lok Sabha elections held in 2009? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central govt. in Delhi. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't remember

Q9: After the election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
1 = 01: Ashokrao Chavan
2 = 02: Vlasrao Deshmukh
3 = 03: R.R. Patil
4 = 04: Chhagan Bhujbal
5 = 05: Gopinath Mundhe
6 = 06: Uddhav Thackaray
7 = 07: Narayan Rane
8 = 08: Raj Thackaray
9 = 09: Sushilkumar Shinde
10 = 10: Ajit Pawar
11 = 11: Ramdas Athawale
12 = 12: Prakash Ambedkar
13 = 13: Raju Shetti
14 = 14: Patangrao Kadam
15 = 15: Sharad Pawar
16 = 16: Nitin Gadkari
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

Q10: What is your opinion about the performance of the Congress-led UPA Government during the last five month-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: No opinion/Don't know

Q11: Now I would like to know your opinion about coalition govt. While some people believe that there is no harm in it, some believe that in special circumstances there is no alternative to it. What is your opinion in this regard?
1 = 1: There is no harm in it
2 = 2: Acceptable only in special circumstances
3 = 3: Coalition government is not good
8 = 8: Can't say/No opinion

Q14: Now compare the recently held election in your area with elections held in past. Do you think in this election things like rigging, intimidation and other malpractices have increased, decreased or remained the same or mal practices never take place?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Same as before
3 = 3: Decreased
4 = 4: Malpractices never take place
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q15: In ordinary week, how regularly do you read the newspaper-daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once in a week or never?
1 = 1: Daily/almost every day
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once in a week
4 = 4: Never

Q19: Now I will ask you about the Assembly Elections held in 2004. I mean MLA elections for electing the State Government in Maharashtra. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
3 = 3: Not a voter then
8 = 8: Don't remember

Q20: Many outsiders are coming to Maharshtra. According to some people, due to this Marathi culture is in danger, others feel that it is affecting the employment and business opportunities of the Marathi populace. What do you think?
1 = 1: Effect on employment and business opportunities
2 = 2: No effect
3 = 3: Danger to Marathi culture
4 = 4: Both option 1 and 3
8 = 8: Don't know

Q21: In your locality/area did your community meet during the election to decide to vote for any particular party or candidate?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't know

Q23a: Which?
1 = 01: Gharkul Yojna (Housing Scheme)
2 = 02: Indira Awas Yojna
3 = 03: Pension Scheme
4 = 04: Crop insurance waiver scheme
5 = 05: Vihir Yojna (Well scheme)
6 = 06: PM package
7 = 07: Cattle provided
8 = 08: Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar
10 = 10: Agricultural Schemes
11 = 11: Shravan Bal Scheme (Old age)
12 = 12: Nirmal Gram
13 = 13: Anganwadi
14 = 14: BPL card
15 = 15: Apang Savlat (Handicapped)
16 = 16: Bachat Gat (Self-help group)
17 = 17: Tribal Welfare
18 = 18: EGS/NREGA
19 = 19: Sarva Shiksha Yojna
20 = 20: Cheap Grain Scheme
90 = 90: Others
98 = 98: Don't know/Can't say
99 = 99: N.A.

Q23b: (If yes) In order to avail of these benefits did you get help from any other?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't know
9 = 9: N.A.

Q23c: (If yes in Q23b) Whose help did you get?
1 = 1: Any government servant
2 = 2: Social worker
3 = 3: Political activist
4 = 4: Sarpanch/Gram Panchayat member
5 = 5: Any other elected representative
6 = 6: Relative
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q24: While talking to people during this election, we realised that people considered different issues while voting. How about you? Which issues did you consider as important while voting?
1 = 1: Agrarian issues
2 = 2: Security
3 = 3: Inflation
4 = 4: Inadequate amenities in cities
5 = 5: Electricity/Loadshading
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q25: Some political parties use the issue of Marathi language and culture to organise people. In your opinion is this justified?
1 = 1: Fully justified
2 = 2: Somewhat justified
3 = 3: Somewhat unjustified
4 = 4: Fully unjustified
8 = 8: No opinion/Don't know

Q26: As compared to five years ago, how is the economic condition of your household today-would you say it has become much better, better, remained same, become worse or much worse?
1 = 1: Much better
2 = 2: Better
3 = 3: Same
4 = 4: Worse
5 = 5: Much worse
8 = 8: No opinion

Q27: 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 how many people accept the distribution of such gift?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Very few
3 = 3: Some
4 = 4: Many
5 = 5: Almost every one
8 = 8: Don't know

Q28: Do people who receive such gifts 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

Q29: In this election many candidates changed the party of rebelled. There were also many independent candidates. It is proper to contest elections by changing party, rebelling against the party or as independent?
1 = 1: It is proper
2 = 2: It is not proper
8 = 8: Don't know

Q31: Should the Congress-NCP government at the state get another chance?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
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

Z1a(1): (If Not all life) Where did you come from? (State)
1 = 01: ANDHRA PRADESH
2 = 02: ARUNACHAL PRADESH
3 = 03: ASSAM
4 = 04: BIHAR
5 = 05: GOA
6 = 06: GUJARAT
7 = 07: HARYANA
8 = 08: HIMACHAL PRADESH
9 = 09: JAMMU & KASHMIR
10 = 10: KARNATAKA
11 = 11: KERALA
12 = 12: MADHYA PRADESH
13 = 13: MAHARASHTRA
14 = 14: MANIPUR
15 = 15: MEGHALAYA
16 = 16: MIZORAM
17 = 17: NAGALAND
18 = 18: ORISSA
19 = 19: PUNJAB
20 = 20: RAJASTHAN
21 = 21: SIKKIM
22 = 22: TAMIL NADU
23 = 23: TRIPURA
24 = 24: UTTAR PRADESH
25 = 25: WEST BENGAL
26 = 26: A.& N.ISLANDS
27 = 27: CHANDIGARH
28 = 28: DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
29 = 29: DAMAN & DIU
30 = 30: DELHI
31 = 31: LAKSHAWDEEP
32 = 32: PONDICHERRY
33 = 33: JHARKHAND
34 = 34: CHHATTISGARH
35 = 35: UTTARANCHAL
97 = 97: Outside India
99 = 99: N.A.

Z1a(2): (If Not all life) Where did you come from? (District)
1 = 01: Aurangabad
2 = 02: Bandra (Mumbai Suburban district)
3 = 03: Nagpur
4 = 04: Pune
5 = 05: Akola
6 = 06: Chandrapur
7 = 07: Jalgaon
8 = 08: Parbhani
9 = 09: Sholapur
10 = 10: Thane
11 = 11: Latur
12 = 12: Mumbai-City
13 = 13: Buldhana
14 = 14: Dhule
15 = 15: Kolhapur
16 = 16: Nanded
17 = 17: Raigad
18 = 18: Amravati
19 = 19: Nashik
20 = 20: Wardha
21 = 21: Ahmednagar
22 = 22: Beed
23 = 23: Bhandara
24 = 24: Gadchiroli
25 = 25: Jalna
26 = 26: Osmanabad
27 = 27: Ratnagiri
28 = 28: Sangli
29 = 29: Satara
30 = 30: Sindudhurg
31 = 31: Yavatmal
32 = 32: Nandurbar
33 = 33: Washim
34 = 34: Gondia
35 = 35: Hingoli
99 = 99: N.A.

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: Label of Education (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

Z5a: (If R studied and is less than 25 years of age) Are you still continuing your studies?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

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 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

Z10: 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 = Had but lost it
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
9 = 9: N.A.

Z16a: Bicycle
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

Z16c: Number of telephones
0 = 0: No
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

X2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening duringthe interview?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Children
3 = 3: Husband/wife
4 = 4: Other adult family members
5 = 5: Small crowd
9 = 9: N.A.

X3: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
1 = 1: None
2 = 2: One or two
3 = 3: Three to five
4 = 4: five to ten
5 = 5: More than 10
9 = 9: N.A.

X4: 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?
1 = 1: Secretly
2 = 2: Openly
9 = 9: N.A.

X5: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q1a/Q1c, or do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you can't say?
1 = 1: Felt free
2 = 2: Did not feel free
8 = 8: Can't say

X6: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
3 = 3: not sure
9 = 9: N.A.

X7: Overall was the respondent cooperative?
1 = 1: Yes, very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
9 = 9: N.A.