Build an open government in a free society free from fear and secrecy
“Ensure an open government in a free society; free the people from the bondage of fear and not misuse intelligence services for personal or partisan ends.”
GOL GOL BAATEINNot scorable
The verdict
Broad political vision pledge. While the government lifted Emergency orders, curbed IB/RAW domestic surveillance, and restored parliamentary scrutiny, 'an open government in a free society' is an unquantifiable qualitative target. Not scored.
Rule applied: Not scorable: too vague to measure; counts toward the Gol Gol Index
Implied deadline (end of term): 24 Mar 1982AI draft · review pending
No rating
Evidence timeline
- Other24 Mar 1977· WikipediasupportsJayaprakash Narayan ↗
“Narayan campaigned for total revolution and an open participatory democracy against the concentration of executive authority.”
More governance promises from this manifesto
Repeal the Prevention of Publication of Objectionable Matter Act and restore press freedom
VAADA POORAKept10/10
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Appoint a judicial Commission of Inquiry into Emergency excesses and abuse of power
VAADA POORAKept10/10
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Ensure institutional autonomy for All India Radio, Doordarshan, and Films Division
AADHA ADHURAPartially kept5/10
Glass aadha bhara hai. Ya aadha khaali. Depends kaun puch raha hai.
Promise ID janata-ls-1977-032 · drafted 6 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON