Repeal the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and release political prisoners
“Repeal MISA, release all political prisoners, and review all other unjust laws.”
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The verdict
The Janata government ordered the release of all political detainees upon taking office in March 1977, and formally passed the Maintenance of Internal Security (Repeal) Act in July 1978 (per official legislative records).
Rule applied: Kept: achieved as promised, on time or within 6 months of the deadline → 10
Implied deadline (end of term): 24 Mar 1982Confidence: highAI draft · review pending
10/10
Evidence timeline
- Other24 Mar 1977· WikipediasupportsThe Emergency (India) ↗
“Thousands of political leaders and dissidents detained without trial under MISA were released immediately after the elections.”
- Other30 Jul 1978· WikipediasupportsMaintenance of Internal Security Act ↗
“The act was repealed in 1978 by the Janata Party government after they came to power following the 1977 general election.”
More law & justice promises from this manifesto
Revoke the Proclamations of Emergency and restore fundamental democratic rights
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Rescind the anti-democratic provisions of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment
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Amend Article 352 to prevent future abuse of Emergency powers
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Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Promise ID janata-ls-1977-002 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON