Establish a Minorities Commission to protect religious and linguistic minorities
“Set up a Minorities Commission to safeguard the rights and interests of religious and linguistic minorities.”
The verdict
The Janata government established the Minorities Commission through a government resolution on 12 January 1978, with Minoo Masani appointed as its first chairman (per National Commission for Minorities records).
Rule applied: Kept: achieved as promised, on time or within 6 months of the deadline → 10
Evidence timeline
- Other24 Mar 1977· WikipediasupportsMorarji Desai ↗
“Desai government institutionalised protection for religious and linguistic minorities by creating the Minorities Commission in early 1978.”
- Other12 Jan 1978· WikipediasupportsNational Commission for Minorities ↗
“The Union Government set up the Minorities Commission in 1978 by an executive resolution under Prime Minister Morarji Desai.”
More welfare promises from this manifesto
Appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes and implement reservations in central jobs
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Introduce phased nationwide total prohibition across India within four years
“Morarji's four-year dry spell ran out of steam before it ran out of liquor.”
Strictly enforce the Protection of Civil Rights Act and take aggressive measures against untouchability
Glass aadha bhara hai. Ya aadha khaali. Depends kaun puch raha hai.
Promise ID janata-ls-1977-008 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON