"anti-defection-law"

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.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud has reiterated that 10 BRS MLAs joined the Congress to safeguard the State government from opposition threats. His remarks contradict the MLAs’ claims that they remain with BRS. Goud also criticised KT Rama Rao for lacking moral authority to speak on defections.

In response to the Speaker’s disqualification notices, nine out of ten BRS turncoat MLAs met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss legal responses and political strategy. This comes after the Supreme Court's directive to resolve the disqualification petitions within 90 days.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling India's electoral system "dead" while the Congress in Telangana shelters defected BRS MLAs. He dared the party to uphold constitutional values by making the MLAs resign and face elections.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has stated that he will consult legal experts before deciding on the disqualification of defected BRS MLAs, following a Supreme Court directive. The SC has given the Speaker a three-month deadline to act, triggering political ripples in the state.

The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within 90 days on the disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs who defected to Congress, paving the way for possible by-elections. The ruling places pressure on the Congress-led government, which faces criticism for sheltering defectors while BRS celebrates the legal development as a moral victory.

The party's State committee member demands that the Speaker Gaddam Prasad implement the anti-defection law strictly

Bypolls to at least five assembly constituencies appears imminent in Telangana, as the BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress are likely to be disqualified shortly

His resignation has set off a discussion on whether or not the other six legislators in Telangana, who defected to the Congress would also send in their papers voluntarily.

People should also question parties which were clueless on resources, but made empty promises to acquire power, he said.

The BRS Legislative Party members submitted a representation to Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy at the latter's residence in Hyderabad on Friday and sought immediate action in this regard.