Introduce phased nationwide total prohibition across India within four years
“Introduce total prohibition of alcoholic drinks throughout the country in a phased manner within four years.”
The verdict
Prime Minister Morarji Desai announced a rigid policy to implement complete nationwide prohibition within four years, but most state governments refused compliance due to massive excise revenue losses, and the policy completely collapsed (per Prohibition in India records).
Rule applied: Broken: abandoned, reversed or officially dropped → 0
“Morarji's four-year dry spell ran out of steam before it ran out of liquor.”
Evidence timeline
- Other1 Aug 1977· WikipediasupportsProhibition in India ↗
“Prime Minister Morarji Desai attempted to enforce nationwide prohibition within four years starting in 1977, but the policy met stiff resistance from state governments.”
- Other1 Aug 1977· WikipediasupportsMorarji Desai ↗
“Desai's strict personal adherence to prohibition led to conflicts with states over excise loss compensations, rendering the national plan ineffective.”
More welfare promises from this manifesto
Establish a Minorities Commission to protect religious and linguistic minorities
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes and implement reservations in central jobs
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
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-1977-020 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON