"anti-defection-law"

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks in Kerala condemning "vote chori, party chori and symbol chori" have drawn criticism in Telangana, with detractors accusing him of ignoring his own support for party defections, particularly in the case of disqualified MLA Danam Nagender.

As many as 111 MPs and MLAs changed parties after winning elections between 2022 and 2026, according to an ADR analysis. The figure includes 26 Lok Sabha members, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs across several states

Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking debate on a new anti-defection law to curb political defections while protecting dissent. The demand comes amid renewed discussions over the Tenth Schedule and recent party switches by legislators

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal approached the Supreme Court challenging the interpretation of the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule, arguing it weakens the anti-defection law by allowing political mergers to bypass disqualification. The court agreed to list the matter for hearing

Shiv Sena (UBT) moved the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's approval of the merger of its six MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The party sought an urgent hearing, alleging the move violates the anti-defection law

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for a June 19 hearing regarding a petition by 20 rebel party MPs seeking separate status after a purported merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to guard against illegal defections, as rumors swirl that six out of their nine Lok Sabha MPs are preparing to jump ship to the Eknath Shinde-led faction

The Trinamool Congress faces a major internal crisis as rebel MPs and MLAs claim legitimacy and challenge party leadership. The split has reignited debate over India’s anti-defection law, with legal experts divided on whether mass defections qualify as a legitimate merger

The Congress alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah masterminded the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with the NCPI to strengthen the NDA in the Lok Sabha. The TMC called the move illegal under anti-defection law, while tensions escalate politically

For all her reputation as an indefatigable fighter, Mamata Banerjee now looks vulnerable and clueless as rebellion erupts within the TMC

Anna Hazare called for a strict law to prevent elected leaders from switching parties and urged voters to think carefully before voting. He criticised political defections, calling them driven by selfish interests and harmful to society and governance

Sanjay Singh has sought disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who allegedly left Aam Aadmi Party and merged with BJP, citing anti-defection law violations under the Constitution’s 10th Schedule, while promising legal action if required

AAP MP Sanjay Singh sought disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who left AAP and merged with BJP, alleging violation of anti-defection law. AAP claims it is unconstitutional betrayal, while the MPs cite two-thirds merger provision for legitimacy

When elections are driven by money, media optics, and engineered defections, the average citizen’s vote risks becoming symbolic rather than decisive

The Telangana High Court issued notices to seven defecting MLAs and Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar over dismissal of disqualification pleas filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi. The case, linked to anti-defection law, is posted for April 16

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined Congress, citing lack of evidence. The decision has triggered political controversy, revived debate over the Anti-Defection law, and may lead to further legal and political challenges by the opposition.

BRS leader Vinod Kumar on Wednesday said the Speaker’s ruling on five MLAs’ defections has rendered the anti-defection law toothless, accusing the Congress of undermining the 10th Schedule and calling for urgent constitutional reforms

The Calcutta HC’s disqualification of Mukul Roy under anti-defection law has heightened anxiety among ten BRS MLAs facing similar proceedings in Telangana, as the Speaker seeks more time from the Supreme Court to decide their fate

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has completed cross-examinations of two MLAs accused of defecting from BRS to Congress. While the MLAs deny the charges, BRS advocates presented video evidence and affidavits.

In Jangaon district’s Station Ghanpur constituency, BRS cadres have initiated a postcard protest demanding the resignation of MLA Kadiyam Srihari, who defected to the Congress party. Accusing him of betraying the party and ignoring public grievances, especially farmers’ struggles due to urea shortage, leaders warned of escalating the movement if he fails to step down.