Establish an Ombudsman (Lokpal) machinery to inquire into corruption against high public offices
“Establish an effective and independent Ombudsman machinery (Lokpal) to investigate allegations of corruption against ministers and high public officials.”
The verdict
The Lokpal Bill, 1977 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 28 July 1977 by Home Minister Charan Singh and referred to a Joint Committee, but lapsed upon the premature dissolution of the 6th Lok Sabha in August 1979 (per Lokpal records).
Rule applied: Stalled: deadline passed or 2+ years idle, only announced → 1
Evidence timeline
- Other28 Jul 1977· WikipediasupportsLokpal ↗
“A Lokpal Bill was introduced in 1977 by the Janata Party government under Morarji Desai, but lapsed with the dissolution of the 6th Lok Sabha in 1979.”
- Other28 Jul 1977· WikipediasupportsMorarji Desai ↗
“The Desai administration tabled an anti-corruption Lokpal bill covering the Prime Minister's office, but failed to enact it before the government fell.”
More governance promises from this manifesto
Repeal the Prevention of Publication of Objectionable Matter Act and restore press freedom
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Appoint a judicial Commission of Inquiry into Emergency excesses and abuse of power
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Ensure institutional autonomy for All India Radio, Doordarshan, and Films Division
Glass aadha bhara hai. Ya aadha khaali. Depends kaun puch raha hai.
Promise ID janata-ls-1977-017 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON