The phenomenon of legislators defecting from one party to another has an interesting history in India.
The Congress in Goa is accusing BJP of inducting defectors into the Cabinet, and has demanded the disqualification of Aleixo Sequeira.
The anti-defection law was introduced by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1985 to end the malaise of the “Aaya aur Gaya” phenomenon in Indian politics.
Irrespective of the stern provisions in the anti-defection law for disqualification, legislators have been circumventing it with impunity.
Legislators not adhering to party discipline is a political problem. The anti-defection law is clearly not working. Legislators resign and get around the provisions of the Act. This is destructive of democratic process.
The evil of political defections has become a source of national concern. If it is not stopped, the core foundations of democracy and guiding values are likely to be threatened.
Politics has become such a mess that loyalty has lost its values. People should vote for the person who can bring development and not just funds to own pockets.
