Mains Answer Writing - 27 Apr, 2026
GS2
Indian Polity
10 marks
Mass political shifts are often justified as ‘mergers’ rather than ‘defections’. Critically examine this distinction under the Tenth Schedule.
Tips for your answer
- Define Clearly
- Defection = individual switch (disqualification)
- Merger = 2/3rd members + party merger (valid)
- Show Misuse
- Explain how “merger” is used to bypass the Anti-Defection Law (engineered splits, Speaker bias).
- Add Reforms
- Suggest fixes: independent tribunal, stricter rules, faster decisions (as seen in Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu).
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