Revoke the Proclamations of Emergency and restore fundamental democratic rights
“Lift the Emergency; revoke the proclamation of both the external and internal emergencies.”
The verdict
The internal Emergency was revoked on 21 March 1977 as election results came in, and the external Emergency was formally revoked immediately upon the Janata government taking office in March 1977 (per The Emergency and Morarji Desai historical records).
Rule applied: Kept: achieved as promised, on time or within 6 months of the deadline → 10
Evidence timeline
- Other24 Mar 1977· WikipediasupportsThe Emergency (India) ↗
“The Emergency was officially revoked in March 1977, followed by the installation of the Janata Party government under Morarji Desai.”
- Other24 Mar 1977· WikipediasupportsMorarji Desai ↗
“Desai led the Janata Party to victory in 1977 and promptly dismantled the authoritarian framework instituted during the Emergency.”
More law & justice promises from this manifesto
Repeal the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and release political prisoners
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Rescind the anti-democratic provisions of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Amend Article 352 to prevent future abuse of Emergency powers
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Promise ID janata-ls-1977-001 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON