Appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes and implement reservations in central jobs
“Appoint a Commission to identify socially and educationally backward classes and recommend measures for their advancement, including job reservations.”
The verdict
On 1 January 1979, the Morarji Desai government officially appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission chaired by B.P. Mandal under Article 340 of the Constitution (per Mandal Commission 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 appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission under B. P. Mandal to recommend reservations for Other Backward Classes.”
- Other1 Jan 1979· WikipediasupportsMandal Commission ↗
“The Mandal Commission was established in India on 1 January 1979 by the Janata Party government under Prime Minister Morarji Desai.”
More welfare promises from this manifesto
Establish a Minorities Commission to protect religious and linguistic minorities
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-1977-009 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON