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TopicDefection

Topic: Defection

Zakia Khanam, Andhra MLC booked for selling Tirupati VIP tickets in black, jumps ship from YSRCP to BJP

Khanam, a Muslim leader from Rayachoti in Rayalaseema, was nominated to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council under Governor's quota in July 2020. She has now resigned from Council.

PK’s poll predictions are out of this world & the candidate who pirouettes for change

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Why do political leaders defect or stay? Look beyond obvious answers of ideology, money, power

Indian politics wouldn’t be a fraction as fascinating as it is if it did not defy any idea that looks obvious or an answer that begins with ‘of course’.

An intel ‘mechanism’ to alert AAP seniors — Kejriwal’s fix to plug defections on new turf

Delhi CM Kejriwal’s directions part of a larger road map chalked out by him for AAP office-bearers in 9 states where the party is looking to expand in coming years.

One lone, brave voice stood up against anti-defection law in 1985. All his predictions came true

When it comes to anti-defection law, the cure is worse than the disease.

For every Himanta, there’re Scindias, Bahugunas — why defecting to BJP isn’t always a ticket to power

Two leaders have recently moved to the BJP despite a growing unease in the party about this ‘politics of defections’. But defections now aren’t the same as they were earlier.

42% of MLAs who switched parties during 2016-2020 polls left Congress, 4% left BJP: ADR report

ADR analyses affidavits of 433 MPs and MLAs who changed their parties and re-contested elections in the last five years, says fundamental principle of value-based politics now skewed.

NCP leader’s move to Shiv Sena just the beginning, Maharashtra readies for opposition exodus

Lok Sabha poll drubbing, disarray in Congress could see more opposition leaders defecting to ruling BJP-Shiv Sena combine ahead of Maharashtra elections.

As more Karnataka MLAs resign, do defectors win elections? Data holds the answer

Indian voters care more about parties than candidates, whether they are turncoats or not.

Defections haunt Congress in Maharashtra, party may lose opposition leader post in Assembly

About 4-5 Congress MLAs in Maharashtra are likely to join the BJP next month. This will bring down the Congress tally of 42 in a 288-member House.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.