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Rajya Sabha Defections Raise Constitutional Questions on Anti-Defection Law

Published Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Updated May 27

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Seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Members of Parliament announced their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on April 24, 2026. This event has raised constitutional questions regarding the interpretation of India's anti-defection law, particularly concerning the 'merger' exception.

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  • On April 24, 2026, seven out of 10 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Members of Parliament announced their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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    The Hindu emphasizes the need for judicial clarity on the interpretation of the anti-defection law's "merger" exception to preserve the integrity of the party system and the role of the opposition in Indian parliamentary democracy.

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