The Question : What is the meaning of Defection in terms of Indian politics? Describe any two demerits of defection.
Solution for the question :
The change of political loyalty by an elected public representative is known as defection. In other words, when an elected public representative leaves his political party and join otherparty due to personal and political differences or makes a new political party or vote against parent party without formally leaving the party, then it is known as defection.
Demerits of defection –
(a) Opportunistic and unethical politics of anti-defection has helped removing anti-social elements into active politics. Buying of party defected elected representatives has increased political corruption.
(b) Political opportunists have created division in political parties. Central and State governments became victims of political uncertainty. Political parties have become irresponsible and thereby people have started losing faith on political parties and their leaders.
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