Introduce anti-defection legislation to prevent political floor-crossing and opportunism
“Introduce legislation to ban political defections and prevent the unprincipled crossing of the floor in legislatures.”
The verdict
The Janata government introduced an Anti-Defection Bill (Constitution 48th Amendment draft) in Lok Sabha in 1978, but strong resistance from coalition partner MPs forced the government to withdraw the measure (per Anti-defection law records).
Rule applied: Stalled: deadline passed or 2+ years idle, only announced → 1
Evidence timeline
- Other1 Aug 1978· WikipediasupportsAnti-defection law (India) ↗
“The Janata government introduced an anti-defection bill in 1978, but it was withdrawn following opposition from members of the ruling party.”
- Other28 Jul 1979· WikipediasupportsMorarji Desai ↗
“Ironically, large-scale political defections led by Charan Singh directly caused the collapse of Morarji Desai's ministry in July 1979.”
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-1977-018 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON