Question

Review the achievements of the Janata Government (1977 – 1979).

Answer 1

Achievements of the Janata Party Government (1977-79):

1. The Janata Party Government cancelled many decisions taken by the previous government, such as media censorship and the National Emergency.
2. It introduced constitutional changes to make it harder to declare an Emergency, suspend Fundamental Rights, and interfere with the independence of the judiciary.
3. Nine state governments led by the Congress were dismissed, and fresh elections were conducted in which the Janata Party and its supporting parties won.
4. Through the 44th Constitutional Amendment, the Janata government also made changes to the 42nd Amendment that had been passed during the Emergency period.
5. The Janata government started the Food for Work Programme, which provided employment in rural areas by constructing roads, bridges, and canals.
6. It also set up commissions for minorities and backward classes to improve the condition of the weaker sections of society.