Supreme Court to decide on cooling-off period for lawmakers who quit their parties
The Supreme Court is weighing whether members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies who resign from their parties should face a mandatory waiting period before contesting elections or taking up other posts. The question centres on curbing defections and the political fallout of lawmakers switching allegiances. The apex court has agreed to examine the issue and decide its legal scope. The matter reflects an ongoing debate over electoral integrity and the accountability of elected representatives who change parties mid-term.
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