Demography

States

State Count Proportion
Assam 24 10.4
Kerala 52 22.6
Maharashtra 57 24.8
Rajasthan 41 17.8
Uttar Pradesh 56 24.3

Districts

District Count Proportion
Bairia 1 0.4
Ballia 55 23.9
Ernakulam 23 10.0
Hanumangarh 41 17.8
Kamrup (Metro) 7 3.0
Malappuram 29 12.6
Nagaon 17 7.4
Nashik 10 4.3
Thane 47 20.4

Assembly Constituency

Assembly Constituency Count Proportion
Bairia 45 19.6
Ballia nagar 11 4.8
Batadroba 17 7.4
Dispur 6 2.6
Ernakulam 23 10.0
Guwahati (East) 1 0.4
Hanumangarh 17 7.4
Igatpuri 10 4.3
Kopri Pachpakhadi 18 7.8
Malappuram 1 0.4
Manjeri 28 12.2
Ovala Majiwada 29 12.6
Pilibangan 9 3.9
Sangaria 15 6.5

Religion

Religion Count Proportion
Hindu 182 79.1
Muslim 28 12.2
Others 17 7.4
NA 3 1.3

Caste

Caste Count Proportion
General 100 43.5
OBC 56 24.3
SC 35 15.2
ST 5 2.2
NA 34 14.8

Gender

Gender Count Proportion
F 28 12.2
M 199 86.5
NA 3 1.3

Party

Party Count Proportion
BJP 65 28.3
BSP 25 10.9
INC 47 20.4
Left 27 11.7
Others 27 11.7
SP 11 4.8
Shiv Sena 26 11.3
NA 2 0.9

Marital Status

MaritalStatus Count Proportion
No 38 16.5
Yes 188 81.7
NA 4 1.7

Children

Children Count Proportion
No 54 23.5
Yes 172 74.8
NA 4 1.7

Main Source of Income

MainSourceofIncome Count Proportion
Agriculture 56 24.3
Business 76 33.0
Daily Wage Worker 1 0.4
Driver 1 0.4
Educator 2 0.9
Government Job 8 3.5
Lawyer 8 3.5
Others 14 6.1
Politics 3 1.3
Private Job 34 14.8
Retired 6 2.6
NA 21 9.1

Occupation

MainSourceofIncome Count Proportion
Agriculture 56 24.3
Business 76 33.0
Daily Wage Worker 1 0.4
Driver 1 0.4
Educator 2 0.9
Government Job 8 3.5
Lawyer 8 3.5
Others 14 6.1
Politics 3 1.3
Private Job 34 14.8
Retired 6 2.6
NA 21 9.1

Monthly Income

Monthly Income Count Proportion
25K to 50K 39 17.0
50K to 75K 8 3.5
75K to 1 lakh 14 6.1
Above 1 lakh 17 7.4
Below 25K 83 36.1
Did not answer 58 25.2
NA 11 4.8

Level of education

Level of Education Count Proportion
Intermediate pass 35 15.2
Matriculate 8 3.5
No education 1 0.4
Post-graduate 52 22.6
Under matriculation 5 2.2
Undergraduate 122 53.0
NA 7 3.0

Overall Frequencies

Political Journey and Association

Political Journey

Motivation to join politics

Motivation to join politics Count Proportion
Family has always been active in politics 16 7.0
I do not have anything better to do, so politics 1 0.4
I have always been active in solving local issues/ public service 127 55.2
I have been active in student politics/ trade union/ Kisan morcha/ Caste morcha politics 28 12.2
I want to make politics a carrier/ contest elections/ hold power 26 11.3
I was motivated by a candidate/ politician to join politics 23 10.0
Others 8 3.5
NA 1 0.4

Reason for joining the current party

Eeason for joining the party Count Proportion
I believe in the party’s ideology 163 70.9
I work with a politician who joined this party/ motivated me to join this party 5 2.2
I’m inspired by party leadership 22 9.6
My community supports this party 6 2.6
My family has been associated with this party 15 6.5
Others 7 3.0
This party is dominant in my area/ constituency 2 0.9
This party is in government/ power 1 0.4
This party is more likely to respect and positions to workers like me 9 3.9

Association with other parties before the present

Association with other parties before the present Count Proportion
No 187 81.3
Yes 28 12.2
NA 15 6.5

Party Association

Party Association Count Proportion
BJP 65 28.3
BSP 25 10.9
INC 47 20.4
Left 27 11.7
Others 27 11.7
SP 11 4.8
Shiv Sena 26 11.3
NA 2 0.9

Party Membership Card

Party Membership Card Count Proportion
No 22 9.6
Yes 192 83.5
NA 16 7.0

People contacting workers for help

People contacting workers for help

People contacting worker for help Count Proportion
0 to 5 70 30.4
11 to 20 62 27.0
21 to 50 20 8.7
6 to 10 54 23.5
Above 50 16 7.0
NA 8 3.5

People contacting workers for help welfare schemes

People contacting workers for help welfare schemes Count Proportion
1 17 7.4
2 22 9.6
3 23 10.0
4 77 33.5
5 84 36.5
NA 7 3.0

People contacting for help govt officials

People contacting workers for help govt officials Count Proportion
1 40 17.4
2 38 16.5
3 43 18.7
4 70 30.4
5 32 13.9
NA 7 3.0

People contacting for help corruption complaints

People contacting workers for help corruption complaints Count Proportion
1 123 53.5
2 56 24.3
3 28 12.2
4 13 5.7
5 5 2.2
NA 5 2.2

People contacting for help senior leaders

People contacting for help senior leaders Count Proportion
1 38 16.5
2 32 13.9
3 60 26.1
4 55 23.9
5 39 17.0
NA 6 2.6

Interaction with party leadership

MLA meeting party workers

MLA meeting party workers Count Proportion
Monthly 49 21.3
Once a year 35 15.2
Once in 3-6 months 24 10.4
Rarely/ Never Meet 60 26.1
Weekly/ Fortnightly 59 25.7
rarely/ Never Meet 1 0.4
NA 2 0.9

MP meeting party workers

MP meeting party workers Count Proportion
Monthly 29 12.6
Once a year 32 13.9
Once in 3-6 months 35 15.2
Rarely/ Never Meet 120 52.2
Weekly/ Fortnightly 10 4.3
rarely/ Never Meet 1 0.4
NA 3 1.3

District President meeting party workers

District President Meeting party workers Count Proportion
District President 1 0.4
Monthly 72 31.3
Once a year 10 4.3
Once in 3-6 months 44 19.1
Rarely/ Never Meet 16 7.0
Weekly/ Fortnightly 84 36.5
NA 3 1.3

Party Activities during Election year

Party meetings at the block/ AC level

Party meetings at the block AC level during election year Count Proportion
Monthly 80 34.8
Once in 3 Months 40 17.4
Weekly/Fortnightly 108 47.0
NA 2 0.9

Door-To-door Campaigning

Door to door campaigning during election Count Proportion
Monthly 39 17.0
Once in 3 Months 81 35.2
Rarely/ Never 8 3.5
Weekly/Fortnightly 97 42.2
NA 5 2.2

Training Workshops in the last two years

Workshops conducted for workers on work done by party/ govt/ discuss party ideology

Party Ideology Count Proportion
No 60 26.1
Yes 167 72.6
NA 3 1.3

Workshops conducted for workers on mobilisation of voters/ campaigning/ membership drive

Voter Mobilisation Count Proportion
No 60 26.1
Yes 165 71.7
Yes, No 1 0.4
NA 4 1.7

Workshops conducted for workers on social media handling

Social Media Handling Count Proportion
No 79 34.3
Yes 144 62.6
NA 7 3.0

Party Office and Working Style

Independent Office

Independent Office Count Proportion
Can’t say 14 6.1
No 34 14.8
Yes 178 77.4
NA 4 1.7

Computer/ Internet

Computer Internet Count Proportion
Can’t say 5 2.2
No 39 17.0
Yes 178 77.4
NA 8 3.5

Dedicated fund for Party Work

Dedicated fund for party work Count Proportion
Can’t say 21 9.1
No 73 31.7
Yes 132 57.4
NA 4 1.7

Active Whatsapp Group

Whatsapp group Count Proportion
Can’t say 4 1.7
No 4 1.7
Yes 219 95.2
NA 3 1.3

Booth members in Polling stations

Dedicated Booth Members Count Proportion
Across all booths 117 50.9
Between 25-50% booths 22 9.6
Don’t know/ Can’t Say 4 1.7
Less than 25% booths 6 2.6
More than half, but less than 80% booths 75 32.6
NA 6 2.6

Prevalence of election day gift giving practice for mobilisation

Electionday gift giving practice for mobilisation of voters Count Proportion
1 98 42.6
2 70 30.4
3 26 11.3
4 16 7.0
5 1 0.4
NA 19 8.3

Priorities of the party

Senior leaders monitoring party activist

Summary

Senior leaders monitoring the party activist Count Proportion
1 13 5.7
2 39 17.0
3 83 36.1
4 54 23.5
5 31 13.5
NA 10 4.3

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Punishing party workers for indiscipline

Summary

Punishment for indiscipline Count Proportion
1 37 16.1
2 70 30.4
3 79 34.3
4 23 10.0
5 11 4.8
NA 10 4.3

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Encouraging women members regularly coming to party office

Summary

Encouraging women members participation in office Count Proportion
1 39 17.0
2 51 22.2
3 43 18.7
4 43 18.7
5 29 12.6
NA 25 10.9

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Promotion of party workers

Summary

Promotion of party workers Count Proportion
Based on caste and community consideration 12 5.2
Based on performance during elections 112 48.7
Connections with senior leaders 35 15.2
Others 3 1.3
Seniority of worker - how many years of service to the party 61 26.5
NA 7 3.0

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Status of frontal organisations

Youth wing

Status of frontal organisations youthwing Count Proportion
Doesn’t exist 3 1.3
Never 1 0.4
Occasional 43 18.7
Regular 175 76.1
NA 8 3.5

Mahila Morcha

Status frontal organisations mahila morcha Count Proportion
Doesn’t exist 1 0.4
Doesn’t exist 22 9.6
Never 14 6.1
Occasional 51 22.2
Regular 134 58.3
NA 8 3.5

Labour/ Kisan Morcha

Status of frontal organisations labour union kisan morcha vyapar mandal Count Proportion
Doesn’t exist 12 5.2
Never 22 9.6
Occasional 70 30.4
Regular 118 51.3
NA 8 3.5

Caste/ religious cells

Status of frontal organisations caste or religious cells Count Proportion
Doesn’t exist 31 13.5
Never 24 10.4
Occasional 68 29.6
Regular 89 38.7
NA 18 7.8

Political workers opinion on

Nationwide caste-census

Opinion on nation wide caste.census Count Proportion
Agree 74 32.2
Disagree 75 32.6
No opinion 9 3.9
Strongly Agree 50 21.7
Strongly Disagree 17 7.4
NA 5 2.2

Abrogation of Article 370

Opinion on abrogation of.Article370 Count Proportion
Agree 94 40.9
Disagree 24 10.4
No opinion 13 5.7
Strongly Agree 82 35.7
Strongly Disagree 12 5.2
NA 5 2.2

Prioritising National Security over health and education expenditure

Opinion on prioritising security over health education expenditure Count Proportion
Agree 58 25.2
Disagree 75 32.6
No opinion 10 4.3
Strongly Agree 45 19.6
Strongly Disagree 35 15.2
NA 7 3.0

Policies in the interest of Muslim Communities

Opinionon.making policies ininterest of Muslim community Count Proportion
Agree 95 41.3
Disagree 39 17.0
No opinion 39 17.0
Strongly Agree 15 6.5
Strongly Disagree 34 14.8
NA 8 3.5

Position on Welfare Schemes

Position on welfare schemes Count Proportion
Govt should not only provide cash/bank deposit, but also laptop/scooty to students 64 27.8
Govt. should not provide anything for free 52 22.6
Govt. should provide free things like rations, but no cash deposits (eg. PM-KISAN) 95 41.3
No Opinion 2 0.9
NA 17 7.4

Opinion regarding political Consultants

Opinion regarding professional political consultants Count Proportion
No opinion 88 38.3
They are helpful in bringing fresh perspectives 78 33.9
They create more problems than being helpful 9 3.9
They have no knowledge of local politics, so not helpful 47 20.4
NA 8 3.5

Political Workers: Roles and responsibilities

Source of inspiration

Source of inspiration Count Proportion
I am a dedicated worker of a particular politician 19 8.3
I am most inspired by the state/national leadership of my party 24 10.4
I feel closest to the party ideology 179 77.8
Others 3 1.3
NA 5 2.2

Interest in Contesting Elections

Interest in contesting elections Count Proportion
No 80 34.8
Yes 139 60.4
NA 11 4.8

Preference of family or children in politics

preferenceoffamilyorchildreninpolitics Count Proportion
No 90 39.1
Yes 108 47.0
NA 32 13.9

Say of party workers in the selection of candidates

Local Govt Elections

Summary
Party workers say in the selection of candidate for local govt elections Count Proportion
1 84 36.5
2 48 20.9
3 37 16.1
4 35 15.2
5 14 6.1
NA 12 5.2
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Block/ Mandal Elections

Summary
party_workers_say_in_the_selection_of_candidate_for_.Block_Mandal_organization Count Proportion
1 70 30.4
2 46 20.0
3 39 17.0
4 37 16.1
5 26 11.3
NA 12 5.2
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Type of candidate most likely to win elections

##   Type of candidate most likely to win elections Count Proportion
## 1    Candidate from a prominent political family    21        9.1
## 2                  Candidate from dominant caste    16        7.0
## 3     Candidate popular amongst workers like you    89       38.7
## 4       Candidate with connection to top leaders    53       23.0
## 5    Candidate with dabang/ bahubali personality     8        3.5
## 6        Candidate with large financial resource    39       17.0
## 7                                           <NA>     4        1.7

Why candidates from political families win elections

Why candidates from political families win elections Count Proportion
Can’t say 17 7.4
They are better speakers/orators 3 1.3
They are more connected to influential people 62 27.0
They are more likely to help ordinary citizens 13 5.7
They are more politically shrewd/savvy 7 3.0
They do more development work in the area 27 11.7
They have access to more efficient vote mobilisers 41 17.8
They have access to more financial resources 46 20.0
They have more influence on district bureaucracy 10 4.3
NA 4 1.7

Money politician needs to win assembly election in crores

To win Assembly Elections

Money politician needs to win assembly election in crores Count Proportion
0-10 146 63.5
11 to 20 9 3.9
21 to 30 13 5.7
31 to 40 6 2.6
Above 40 29 12.6
NA 27 11.7

To win Lok Sabha Elections

Money politician needs to win Lok Sabha election in crores Count Proportion
0-10 110 47.8
11 to 20 29 12.6
21 to 30 9 3.9
21-30 2 0.9
31 to 40 1 0.4
Above 40 53 23.0
NA 26 11.3

Level of satisfaction/ happiness

Political journey so far

Summary

Political journey happiness scales Count Proportion
-5 1 0.4
-4 2 0.9
-3 4 1.7
-2 1 0.4
-1 1 0.4
1 4 1.7
2 29 12.6
3 48 20.9
4 25 10.9
5 113 49.1
NA 2 0.9

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State of affairs within the party

Summary

Party affairs happiness scales Count Proportion
-5 2 0.9
-4 2 0.9
-3 3 1.3
-2 3 1.3
-1 2 0.9
0 3 1.3
1 9 3.9
2 36 15.7
3 54 23.5
4 36 15.7
5 78 33.9
NA 2 0.9

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Contemporary Happiness Scale

Summary

Contemporary politics happiness scale Count Proportion
-5 25 10.9
-4 11 4.8
-3 8 3.5
-2 13 5.7
-1 6 2.6
0 8 3.5
1 22 9.6
2 22 9.6
3 34 14.8
4 27 11.7
5 53 23.0
NA 1 0.4

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Direction in which India is headed

Summary

Indias direction happiness scale Count Proportion
-5 40 17.4
-4 8 3.5
-3 12 5.2
-2 18 7.8
-1 10 4.3
0 10 4.3
1 16 7.0
2 15 6.5
3 6 2.6
4 29 12.6
5 61 26.5
NA 5 2.2

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Active Social Media Platforms

Facebook

Facebook Count Proportion
Active 172 74.8
Not Active 22 9.6
NA 36 15.7

Twitter

Twitter Count Proportion
Active 34 14.8
Not Active 147 63.9
NA 49 21.3

Cross Tabs

Party Association

Education

party_association_cleaned Intermediate pass No education Post-graduate Under matriculation Undergraduate NA Matriculate
BJP 10.8 1.5 33.8 4.6 46.2 3.1 NA
BSP 36.0 NA 12.0 NA 48.0 NA 4.0
INC 8.5 NA 19.1 2.1 61.7 2.1 6.4
Left 7.4 NA 14.8 NA 66.7 7.4 3.7
Others 25.9 NA 7.4 3.7 44.4 7.4 11.1
SP 18.2 NA 36.4 NA 45.5 NA NA
Shiv Sena 15.4 NA 26.9 NA 57.7 NA NA
NA NA NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA NA

Income

party_association_cleaned Agriculture Business Government Job Lawyer Others Private Job Retired NA Educator Daily Wage Worker Driver Politics
BJP 24.6 43.1 4.6 1.5 3.1 16.9 3.1 3.1 NA NA NA NA
BSP 68.0 16.0 4.0 NA NA 12.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA
INC 19.1 40.4 6.4 4.3 10.6 10.6 2.1 4.3 2.1 NA NA NA
Left 3.7 14.8 NA 11.1 14.8 NA 11.1 44.4 NA NA NA NA
Others 29.6 22.2 NA 7.4 7.4 11.1 NA 11.1 NA 3.7 3.7 3.7
SP 36.4 18.2 9.1 NA 9.1 NA NA 18.2 9.1 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena NA 50.0 NA NA NA 42.3 NA NA NA NA NA 7.7
NA 50.0 NA NA NA NA 50.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA

Motivation to join politics

party_association_cleaned Family has always been active in politics I do not have anything better to do, so politics I have always been active in solving local issues/ public service I have been active in student politics/ trade union/ Kisan morcha/ Caste morcha politics I want to make politics a carrier/ contest elections/ hold power I was motivated by a candidate/ politician to join politics Others NA
BJP 4.6 1.5 53.8 12.3 12.3 13.8 1.5 NA
BSP 4.0 NA 60.0 4.0 16.0 8.0 8.0 NA
INC 6.4 NA 57.4 10.6 10.6 12.8 2.1 NA
Left 22.2 NA 25.9 37.0 7.4 NA 3.7 3.7
Others 7.4 NA 51.9 11.1 11.1 7.4 11.1 NA
SP 9.1 NA 54.5 NA 36.4 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena NA NA 80.8 3.8 NA 15.4 NA NA
NA NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA NA NA

Source of inspiration

party_association_cleaned I am a dedicated worker of a particular politician I am most inspired by the state/national leadership of my party I feel closest to the party ideology Others NA
BJP 12.3 6.2 78.5 1.5 1.5
BSP 12.0 8.0 80.0 NA NA
INC 10.6 17.0 66.0 NA 6.4
Left 7.4 7.4 77.8 3.7 3.7
Others 3.7 18.5 74.1 3.7 NA
SP NA 9.1 90.9 NA NA
Shiv Sena NA 3.8 96.2 NA NA
NA NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA

Organisational Structure of the parties by party

Hours Dedicated to Political Activities in a Week

Party Mean Median
BJP 24.9 25
BSP 22.5 16
INC 29.0 30
Left 27.8 30
Others 27.4 23
SP 12.8 12
Shiv Sena 28.2 15
NA 22.0 22

Hours Dedicated to Political Activities in a Week During Elections

Party Mean Median
BJP 40.4 40
BSP 28.6 24
INC 48.9 50
Left 58.2 60
Others 56.3 60
SP 35.2 30
Shiv Sena 29.0 24
NA 35.0 35

Door to door Campaigns during election year by party

party_association_cleaned Monthly Once in 3 Months Rarely/ Never Weekly/Fortnightly NA
BJP 20.0 36.9 4.6 35.4 3.1
BSP 16.0 52.0 4.0 28.0 NA
INC 12.8 29.8 4.3 46.8 6.4
Left 18.5 14.8 NA 66.7 NA
Others 14.8 18.5 7.4 59.3 NA
SP 27.3 72.7 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena 15.4 42.3 NA 42.3 NA
NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA

Training workshops about handling social media by party

party_association_cleaned No Yes NA
BJP 35.4 61.5 3.1
BSP 44.0 56.0 NA
INC 23.4 72.3 4.3
Left 11.1 88.9 NA
Others 33.3 63.0 3.7
SP 63.6 27.3 9.1
Shiv Sena 50.0 46.2 3.8
NA 100.0 NA NA

Training workshops about party ideology by party

party_association_cleaned No Yes NA
BJP 20.0 80.0 NA
BSP 48.0 52.0 NA
INC 10.6 85.1 4.3
Left 11.1 88.9 NA
Others 22.2 74.1 3.7
SP 81.8 18.2 NA
Shiv Sena 42.3 57.7 NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA

Training workshops about voter’s mobilisation by party

party_association_cleaned No Yes NA Yes, No
BJP 21.5 76.9 1.5 NA
BSP 32.0 68.0 NA NA
INC 25.5 70.2 2.1 2.1
Left 11.1 85.2 3.7 NA
Others 22.2 74.1 3.7 NA
SP 54.5 45.5 NA NA
Shiv Sena 38.5 61.5 NA NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA

Organising Meetings at Block AC level during election year (by party)

party_association_cleaned Monthly Once in 3 Months Weekly/Fortnightly NA
BJP 35.4 16.9 46.2 1.5
BSP 32.0 40.0 28.0 NA
INC 38.3 8.5 51.1 2.1
Left 29.6 7.4 63.0 NA
Others 22.2 14.8 63.0 NA
SP 36.4 54.5 9.1 NA
Shiv Sena 46.2 7.7 46.2 NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA

Party Meetings with Seniors

Political workers meeting MLA (by party)
party_association_cleaned Monthly Once a year Once in 3-6 months Rarely/ Never Meet Weekly/ Fortnightly rarely/ Never Meet NA
BJP 20.0 15.4 12.3 27.7 24.6 NA NA
BSP 12.0 32.0 12.0 20.0 24.0 NA NA
INC 29.8 4.3 6.4 17.0 36.2 2.1 4.3
Left 18.5 NA 11.1 55.6 14.8 NA NA
Others 25.9 11.1 11.1 22.2 29.6 NA NA
SP 9.1 36.4 NA 36.4 18.2 NA NA
Shiv Sena 23.1 26.9 15.4 15.4 19.2 NA NA
NA NA 50.0 NA NA 50.0 NA NA
Political workers meeting MP (by party)
party_association_cleaned Monthly Once a year Once in 3-6 months Rarely/ Never Meet Weekly/ Fortnightly NA rarely/ Never Meet
BJP 15.4 12.3 9.2 60.0 3.1 NA NA
BSP 8.0 16.0 16.0 48.0 8.0 4.0 NA
INC 10.6 8.5 31.9 34.0 8.5 4.3 2.1
Left 18.5 NA 7.4 70.4 3.7 NA NA
Others 22.2 11.1 14.8 48.1 3.7 NA NA
SP NA 27.3 18.2 54.5 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena NA 34.6 7.7 57.7 NA NA NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA NA NA
Political workers meeting District President (by party)
party_association_cleaned Monthly Once a year Once in 3-6 months Rarely/ Never Meet Weekly/ Fortnightly NA District President
BJP 26.2 6.2 23.1 10.8 33.8 NA NA
BSP 28.0 4.0 36.0 4.0 28.0 NA NA
INC 36.2 4.3 8.5 4.3 40.4 6.4 NA
Left 48.1 3.7 3.7 11.1 33.3 NA NA
Others 18.5 NA 14.8 7.4 55.6 NA 3.7
SP 27.3 18.2 54.5 NA NA NA NA
Shiv Sena 34.6 NA 15.4 3.8 46.2 NA NA
NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA NA NA NA

Working style (by party)

Independent Ofiice
party_association_cleaned Can’t say No Yes NA
BJP 4.6 13.8 80.0 1.5
BSP 16.0 8.0 76.0 NA
INC NA 12.8 83.0 4.3
Left NA 44.4 55.6 NA
Others 3.7 3.7 88.9 3.7
SP NA NA 100.0 NA
Shiv Sena 23.1 15.4 61.5 NA
NA NA NA 100.0 NA
Dedicated fund for party work
party_association_cleaned Can’t say No Yes NA
BJP 9.2 32.3 56.9 1.5
BSP 20.0 16.0 64.0 NA
INC NA 29.8 63.8 6.4
Left 3.7 70.4 25.9 NA
Others 11.1 25.9 63.0 NA
SP NA 9.1 90.9 NA
Shiv Sena 23.1 26.9 50.0 NA
NA NA NA 100.0 NA
Computer internet
party_association_cleaned Can’t say No Yes NA
BJP 3.1 18.5 76.9 1.5
BSP 4.0 NA 96.0 NA
INC NA 19.1 72.3 8.5
Left NA 55.6 40.7 3.7
Others 3.7 11.1 77.8 7.4
SP NA NA 100.0 NA
Shiv Sena 3.8 NA 96.2 NA
NA NA NA 100.0 NA
Dedicated Whatsapp Group
party_association_cleaned Can’t say No Yes NA
BJP 3.1 3.1 90.8 3.1
BSP NA NA 100.0 NA
INC NA 2.1 95.7 2.1
Left NA 3.7 96.3 NA
Others 7.4 NA 92.6 NA
SP NA NA 100.0 NA
Shiv Sena NA NA 100.0 NA
NA NA NA 100.0 NA
Promotion of workers
party_association_cleaned gender Based on performance during elections Connections with senior leaders Seniority of worker - how many years of service to the party Based on caste and community consideration Others NA
BJP F 69.2 15.4 15.4 NA NA NA
BJP M 35.3 15.7 31.4 5.9 3.9 7.8
BJP NA NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA
BSP F NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA
BSP M 41.7 20.8 37.5 NA NA NA
INC F 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 NA 20.0
INC M 35.0 22.5 32.5 5.0 2.5 2.5
INC NA NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA
Left F 50.0 NA NA 50.0 NA NA
Left M 76.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 NA NA
Others F NA NA NA 100.0 NA NA
Others M 73.1 7.7 19.2 NA NA NA
SP M 36.4 9.1 54.5 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena F 50.0 33.3 16.7 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena M 70.0 10.0 10.0 5.0 NA 5.0
NA M NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA

Status of frontal organisations within the party

Youth Organisation
party_association_cleaned Occasional Regular NA Doesn’t exist Never
BJP 15.4 80.0 4.6 NA NA
BSP 8.0 92.0 NA NA NA
INC 21.3 72.3 4.3 2.1 NA
Left 55.6 33.3 3.7 3.7 3.7
Others 11.1 85.2 3.7 NA NA
SP NA 90.9 9.1 NA NA
Shiv Sena 11.5 84.6 NA 3.8 NA
NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA
Mahila Morcha
party_association_cleaned Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular NA Doesn’t exist
BJP 7.7 6.2 20.0 60.0 6.2 NA
BSP NA NA 36.0 60.0 4.0 NA
INC 19.1 4.3 12.8 59.6 4.3 NA
Left 22.2 22.2 25.9 25.9 NA 3.7
Others 3.7 3.7 29.6 63.0 NA NA
SP NA NA 9.1 81.8 9.1 NA
Shiv Sena 3.8 3.8 23.1 69.2 NA NA
NA NA NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA
Religious or Caste Cells
party_association_cleaned Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular NA
BJP 13.8 7.7 30.8 33.8 13.8
BSP 12.0 12.0 48.0 24.0 4.0
INC 10.6 10.6 25.5 42.6 10.6
Left 3.7 3.7 22.2 70.4 NA
Others 3.7 11.1 29.6 51.9 3.7
SP 27.3 27.3 27.3 9.1 9.1
Shiv Sena 34.6 7.7 26.9 26.9 3.8
NA NA 100.0 NA NA NA
Labour Union
party_association_cleaned Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular NA
BJP 6.2 10.8 23.1 53.8 6.2
BSP NA NA 48.0 48.0 4.0
INC 8.5 12.8 19.1 55.3 4.3
Left 3.7 18.5 44.4 33.3 NA
Others 3.7 14.8 37.0 44.4 NA
SP NA NA 54.5 36.4 9.1
Shiv Sena 7.7 NA 23.1 69.2 NA
NA NA NA NA 100.0 NA

Opinion regarding issues of importance (by party)

Political Consultants
party_association_cleaned No opinion They are helpful in bringing fresh perspectives They create more problems than being helpful They have no knowledge of local politics, so not helpful NA
BJP 29.2 33.8 9.2 23.1 4.6
BSP 56.0 32.0 NA 12.0 NA
INC 29.8 31.9 4.3 25.5 8.5
Left 18.5 48.1 NA 33.3 NA
Others 48.1 33.3 3.7 14.8 NA
SP 81.8 9.1 NA NA 9.1
Shiv Sena 50.0 34.6 NA 15.4 NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA
Abrogation of Article 370
party_association_cleaned Agree Disagree No opinion Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree NA
BJP 41.5 16.9 3.1 26.2 9.2 3.1
BSP 64.0 NA 4.0 32.0 NA NA
INC 36.2 14.9 10.6 27.7 6.4 4.3
Left 40.7 3.7 NA 48.1 7.4 NA
Others 25.9 11.1 7.4 48.1 3.7 3.7
SP 45.5 NA NA 54.5 NA NA
Shiv Sena 42.3 3.8 11.5 42.3 NA NA
NA NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA NA
Muslim Community
party_association_cleaned Agree Disagree No opinion Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree NA
BJP 44.6 13.8 13.8 7.7 15.4 4.6
BSP 16.0 24.0 16.0 NA 44.0 NA
INC 59.6 12.8 12.8 4.3 4.3 6.4
Left 63.0 14.8 7.4 11.1 3.7 NA
Others 33.3 22.2 14.8 14.8 11.1 3.7
SP NA NA 27.3 9.1 54.5 9.1
Shiv Sena 26.9 30.8 38.5 NA 3.8 NA
NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA NA NA
Caste census
party_association_cleaned Agree Disagree No opinion Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree NA
BJP 30.8 35.4 3.1 24.6 4.6 1.5
BSP 24.0 64.0 4.0 NA 8.0 NA
INC 53.2 14.9 NA 21.3 4.3 6.4
Left 7.4 29.6 NA 55.6 7.4 NA
Others 51.9 25.9 NA 7.4 11.1 3.7
SP NA 54.5 27.3 9.1 9.1 NA
Shiv Sena 23.1 26.9 11.5 23.1 15.4 NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA NA
Prioritisation of security over health and education
party_association_cleaned Agree Disagree No opinion Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree NA
BJP 13.8 38.5 4.6 16.9 21.5 4.6
BSP 32.0 40.0 4.0 16.0 8.0 NA
INC 25.5 36.2 6.4 12.8 12.8 6.4
Left 22.2 11.1 3.7 37.0 25.9 NA
Others 33.3 7.4 7.4 40.7 7.4 3.7
SP 72.7 18.2 NA 9.1 NA NA
Shiv Sena 19.2 57.7 NA 7.7 15.4 NA
NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA NA
Satisfaction of political work (by party)
party_association_cleaned -4 -3 1 2 3 4 5 NA -5 -2 -1 0
BJP 1.5 1.5 7.7 13.8 23.1 15.4 35.4 1.5 NA NA NA NA
BSP NA NA NA 12.0 12.0 20.0 56.0 NA NA NA NA NA
INC NA 2.1 4.3 21.3 25.5 19.1 14.9 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 4.3
Left 3.7 3.7 3.7 18.5 22.2 14.8 18.5 NA 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7
Others NA NA NA 11.1 37.0 11.1 37.0 NA NA 3.7 NA NA
SP NA NA 9.1 NA 18.2 18.2 54.5 NA NA NA NA NA
Shiv Sena NA NA NA 19.2 19.2 11.5 50.0 NA NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Saisfaction of political journey (by Party)
party_association_cleaned -5 -3 -2 1 2 3 4 5 NA -4 -1
BJP 1.5 1.5 1.5 4.6 12.3 20.0 13.8 44.6 NA NA NA
BSP NA NA NA NA 4.0 NA 8.0 84.0 4.0 NA NA
INC NA 2.1 NA NA 21.3 31.9 10.6 29.8 2.1 2.1 NA
Left NA 3.7 NA 3.7 11.1 37.0 11.1 25.9 NA 3.7 3.7
Others NA 3.7 NA NA 14.8 22.2 7.4 51.9 NA NA NA
SP NA NA NA NA 18.2 18.2 NA 63.6 NA NA NA
Shiv Sena NA NA NA NA 3.8 3.8 15.4 76.9 NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA NA NA

Satisfaction about the direction in which India is headed (by party)

party_association_cleaned -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 NA
BJP 20.0 4.6 6.2 7.7 7.7 6.2 6.2 6.2 4.6 9.2 18.5 3.1
BSP 4.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 4.0 NA NA 4.0 NA 28.0 36.0 NA
INC 29.8 NA 4.3 6.4 NA NA 19.1 12.8 NA 6.4 17.0 4.3
Left 40.7 7.4 NA 3.7 NA 3.7 NA NA NA 7.4 37.0 NA
Others 3.7 NA 3.7 3.7 NA NA 3.7 3.7 7.4 14.8 59.3 NA
SP NA NA NA NA 9.1 9.1 18.2 NA NA 27.3 36.4 NA
Shiv Sena NA 7.7 11.5 19.2 11.5 15.4 NA 11.5 NA 15.4 7.7 NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 50.0 NA NA 50.0

Promotion of party workers (by party)

party_association_cleaned Based on caste and community consideration Based on performance during elections Connections with senior leaders Others Seniority of worker - how many years of service to the party NA
BJP 4.6 41.5 15.4 3.1 29.2 6.2
BSP NA 40.0 20.0 NA 40.0 NA
INC 6.4 31.9 23.4 2.1 31.9 4.3
Left 14.8 74.1 3.7 NA 7.4 NA
Others 3.7 70.4 7.4 NA 18.5 NA
SP NA 36.4 9.1 NA 54.5 NA
Shiv Sena 3.8 65.4 15.4 NA 11.5 3.8
NA NA NA 50.0 NA 50.0 NA

Organisational Structure of the parties by state

Hours Dedicated to Political Activities in a Week

State Mean Median
Assam 34.7 40
Kerala 28.9 30
Maharashtra 30.1 25
Rajasthan 18.1 15
Uttar Pradesh 20.9 15

Hours Dedicated to Political Activities in a Week During Elections

State Mean Median
Assam 64.6 65
Kerala 60.6 70
Maharashtra 38.2 30
Rajasthan 33.6 30
Uttar Pradesh 29.8 24

Door to door Campaigns during election year by state

state_name Monthly Once in 3 Months Weekly/Fortnightly NA Rarely/ Never
Assam 29.2 37.5 33.3 NA NA
Kerala 15.4 5.8 76.9 1.9 NA
Maharashtra 15.8 35.1 40.4 3.5 5.3
Rajasthan 14.6 53.7 19.5 2.4 9.8
Uttar Pradesh 16.1 48.2 32.1 1.8 1.8

Training workshops about handling social media by state

state_name Yes No NA
Assam 100.0 NA NA
Kerala 88.5 9.6 1.9
Maharashtra 57.9 36.8 5.3
Rajasthan 39.0 56.1 4.9
Uttar Pradesh 44.6 53.6 1.8

Training workshops about party ideology by state

state_name Yes No NA
Assam 100.0 NA NA
Kerala 90.4 7.7 1.9
Maharashtra 68.4 28.1 3.5
Rajasthan 70.7 29.3 NA
Uttar Pradesh 50.0 50.0 NA

Training workshops about voter’s mobilisation by state

state_name Yes No NA Yes, No
Assam 100.0 NA NA NA
Kerala 88.5 7.7 3.8 NA
Maharashtra 71.9 26.3 1.8 NA
Rajasthan 46.3 48.8 2.4 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 62.5 37.5 NA NA

Organising Meetings at Block AC level during election year (by state)

state_name Monthly Weekly/Fortnightly Once in 3 Months NA
Assam 54.2 45.8 NA NA
Kerala 23.1 73.1 1.9 1.9
Maharashtra 43.9 49.1 5.3 1.8
Rajasthan 34.1 31.7 34.1 NA
Uttar Pradesh 28.6 32.1 39.3 NA

Party Meetings with Seniors

Political workers meeting MLA (by state)
state_name Monthly Once in 3-6 months Rarely/ Never Meet Weekly/ Fortnightly rarely/ Never Meet NA Once a year
Assam 25.0 12.5 45.8 16.7 NA NA NA
Kerala 25.0 9.6 36.5 25.0 1.9 1.9 NA
Maharashtra 24.6 12.3 17.5 26.3 NA 1.8 17.5
Rajasthan 17.1 9.8 22.0 34.1 NA NA 17.1
Uttar Pradesh 16.1 8.9 19.6 23.2 NA NA 32.1
Political workers meeting MP (by state)
state_name Monthly Rarely/ Never Meet Once in 3-6 months Weekly/ Fortnightly rarely/ Never Meet NA Once a year
Assam 20.8 79.2 NA NA NA NA NA
Kerala 25.0 61.5 5.8 3.8 1.9 1.9 NA
Maharashtra 8.8 45.6 17.5 3.5 NA 1.8 22.8
Rajasthan 9.8 26.8 39.0 7.3 NA NA 17.1
Uttar Pradesh 3.6 57.1 10.7 5.4 NA 1.8 21.4
Political workers meeting District President (by state)
state_name Monthly Rarely/ Never Meet Weekly/ Fortnightly Once in 3-6 months NA Once a year District President
Assam 54.2 12.5 33.3 NA NA NA NA
Kerala 38.5 7.7 44.2 7.7 1.9 NA NA
Maharashtra 26.3 7.0 52.6 12.3 NA 1.8 NA
Rajasthan 24.4 2.4 24.4 29.3 4.9 12.2 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 25.0 7.1 23.2 37.5 NA 7.1 NA

Working style (by state)

Independent Ofiice
state_name No Yes NA Can’t say
Assam 41.7 58.3 NA NA
Kerala 26.9 67.3 5.8 NA
Maharashtra 10.5 78.9 NA 10.5
Rajasthan 4.9 90.2 2.4 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 3.6 83.9 NA 12.5
Dedicated fund for party work
state_name Can’t say No Yes NA
Assam 4.2 95.8 NA NA
Kerala 7.7 55.8 32.7 3.8
Maharashtra 10.5 17.5 70.2 1.8
Rajasthan NA 2.4 95.1 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 17.9 17.9 64.3 NA
Computer internet
state_name Can’t say No Yes NA
Assam 4.2 75.0 16.7 4.2
Kerala 1.9 34.6 53.8 9.6
Maharashtra 1.8 NA 96.5 1.8
Rajasthan NA 7.3 90.2 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 3.6 NA 96.4 NA
Dedicated Whatsapp Group
state_name Can’t say No Yes NA
Assam 4.2 12.5 83.3 NA
Kerala 3.8 1.9 92.3 1.9
Maharashtra NA NA 100.0 NA
Rajasthan NA NA 95.1 4.9
Uttar Pradesh 1.8 NA 98.2 NA
Promotion of workers
state_name gender Based on caste and community consideration Based on performance during elections Connections with senior leaders Seniority of worker - how many years of service to the party NA Others
Assam F 18.2 54.5 9.1 18.2 NA NA
Assam M 7.7 53.8 30.8 NA 7.7 NA
Kerala F 25.0 25.0 25.0 NA 25.0 NA
Kerala M 8.3 79.2 6.2 6.2 NA NA
Maharashtra F NA 50.0 33.3 16.7 NA NA
Maharashtra M 3.9 43.1 5.9 37.3 7.8 2.0
Rajasthan M 5.1 30.8 20.5 35.9 2.6 5.1
Rajasthan NA NA NA 50.0 50.0 NA NA
Uttar Pradesh F NA 57.1 14.3 28.6 NA NA
Uttar Pradesh M NA 39.6 22.9 37.5 NA NA
Uttar Pradesh NA NA NA NA 100.0 NA NA

Status of frontal organisations within the state

Youth Organisation
state_name Occasional Regular Doesn’t exist Never NA
Assam 58.3 41.7 NA NA NA
Kerala 36.5 55.8 1.9 1.9 3.8
Maharashtra 7.0 89.5 1.8 NA 1.8
Rajasthan 7.3 85.4 2.4 NA 4.9
Uttar Pradesh 5.4 89.3 NA NA 5.4
Mahila Morcha
state_name Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular Doesn’t exist NA
Assam 41.7 20.8 33.3 4.2 NA NA
Kerala 17.3 13.5 30.8 34.6 1.9 1.9
Maharashtra 1.8 1.8 15.8 78.9 NA 1.8
Rajasthan 4.9 2.4 7.3 80.5 NA 4.9
Uttar Pradesh NA NA 26.8 66.1 NA 7.1
Religious or Caste Cells
state_name Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular NA
Assam 20.8 8.3 41.7 29.2 NA
Kerala 1.9 5.8 15.4 75.0 1.9
Maharashtra 21.1 7.0 17.5 36.8 17.5
Rajasthan 12.2 12.2 53.7 14.6 7.3
Uttar Pradesh 14.3 17.9 32.1 28.6 7.1
Labour Union
state_name Doesn’t exist Never Occasional Regular NA
Assam 20.8 50.0 16.7 12.5 NA
Kerala 1.9 15.4 40.4 40.4 1.9
Maharashtra 5.3 1.8 15.8 75.4 1.8
Rajasthan 4.9 2.4 31.7 58.5 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 1.8 NA 41.1 48.2 8.9

Opinion regarding issues of importance (by state)

Political Consultants
state_name They are helpful in bringing fresh perspectives They create more problems than being helpful They have no knowledge of local politics, so not helpful No opinion NA
Assam 33.3 29.2 37.5 NA NA
Kerala 48.1 1.9 26.9 21.2 1.9
Maharashtra 38.6 NA 15.8 40.4 5.3
Rajasthan 14.6 NA 24.4 53.7 7.3
Uttar Pradesh 30.4 1.8 8.9 57.1 1.8
Abrogation of Article 370
state_name Agree Disagree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree No opinion NA
Assam 50.0 4.2 25.0 20.8 NA NA
Kerala 30.8 1.9 57.7 3.8 1.9 3.8
Maharashtra 29.8 26.3 26.3 NA 15.8 1.8
Rajasthan 39.0 17.1 26.8 12.2 4.9 NA
Uttar Pradesh 58.9 NA 35.7 NA 1.8 3.6
Muslim Community
state_name Agree Disagree No opinion Strongly Agree NA Strongly Disagree
Assam 66.7 4.2 8.3 20.8 NA NA
Kerala 55.8 17.3 7.7 15.4 3.8 NA
Maharashtra 43.9 19.3 28.1 NA 5.3 3.5
Rajasthan 43.9 17.1 14.6 NA NA 24.4
Uttar Pradesh 12.5 19.6 19.6 3.6 5.4 39.3
Caste census
state_name Agree Disagree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree NA No opinion
Assam 25.0 4.2 54.2 16.7 NA NA
Kerala 23.1 26.9 38.5 7.7 3.8 NA
Maharashtra 47.4 21.1 17.5 7.0 1.8 5.3
Rajasthan 41.5 39.0 9.8 4.9 2.4 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 21.4 57.1 5.4 5.4 1.8 8.9
Prioritisation of security over health and education
state_name Agree Disagree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree No opinion NA
Assam 16.7 25.0 25.0 33.3 NA NA
Kerala 21.2 7.7 42.3 17.3 7.7 3.8
Maharashtra 15.8 49.1 5.3 21.1 3.5 5.3
Rajasthan 31.7 31.7 22.0 7.3 4.9 2.4
Uttar Pradesh 37.5 42.9 8.9 5.4 3.6 1.8
Satisfaction of political work (by state)
state_name -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -5 NA
Assam 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 8.3 12.5 25.0 29.2 4.2 4.2 NA NA
Kerala 1.9 3.8 3.8 1.9 1.9 1.9 13.5 28.8 11.5 25.0 3.8 1.9
Maharashtra NA NA NA NA NA 1.8 21.1 24.6 17.5 35.1 NA NA
Rajasthan NA NA NA NA NA 4.9 14.6 19.5 22.0 39.0 NA NA
Uttar Pradesh NA NA NA NA NA 3.6 8.9 17.9 17.9 50.0 NA 1.8
Saisfaction of political journey (by state)
state_name -3 -2 1 2 3 4 5 -4 -1 NA -5
Assam 8.3 4.2 8.3 33.3 29.2 12.5 4.2 NA NA NA NA
Kerala 3.8 NA 1.9 9.6 32.7 9.6 34.6 3.8 1.9 1.9 NA
Maharashtra NA NA NA 10.5 21.1 12.3 56.1 NA NA NA NA
Rajasthan NA NA 2.4 17.1 22.0 12.2 43.9 NA NA NA 2.4
Uttar Pradesh NA NA NA 5.4 5.4 8.9 78.6 NA NA 1.8 NA

Satisfaction about the direction in which India is headed (by state)

state_name -5 -4 5 -3 -2 0 2 4 NA -1 1 3
Assam 75.0 4.2 20.8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Kerala 26.9 3.8 51.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 7.7 1.9 NA NA NA
Maharashtra 10.5 5.3 7.0 8.8 15.8 8.8 12.3 10.5 1.8 8.8 10.5 NA
Rajasthan 2.4 NA 24.4 4.9 9.8 NA 12.2 9.8 7.3 2.4 17.1 9.8
Uttar Pradesh 1.8 3.6 26.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 3.6 26.8 NA 7.1 5.4 3.6

Promotion of party workers (by state)

state_name Based on caste and community consideration Based on performance during elections Connections with senior leaders Seniority of worker - how many years of service to the party NA Others
Assam 12.5 54.2 20.8 8.3 4.2 NA
Kerala 9.6 75.0 7.7 5.8 1.9 NA
Maharashtra 3.5 43.9 8.8 35.1 7.0 1.8
Rajasthan 4.9 29.3 22.0 36.6 2.4 4.9
Uttar Pradesh NA 41.1 21.4 37.5 NA NA