A. What is the meaning of Defection in terms of Indian politics? Describe any two demerits of defection. 2+2

A. What is the meaning of Defection in terms of Indian politics?
Describe any two demerits of defection. 2+2

Ans.11 A. 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.