Up to political parties to decide on whether to amend anti-defection law: Birla
Politics 04 Jul, 2026

Up to political parties to decide on whether to amend anti-defection law: Birla

Business To Business, Kolkata, 04th July, 2026:  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that any decision on amending the anti-defection law rests with political parties, which must discuss the issue and arrive at a consensus.
Birla made the remarks while responding to a question on the committee of presiding officers constituted by him to review the constitutional and procedural framework governing the disqualification of legislators under the anti-defection law.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, the Lok Sabha Speaker said it is for political parties to deliberate on the existing provisions of the law and determine whether any amendments are required.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions on the effectiveness of the anti-defection law and the need to review the framework governing the disqualification of elected representatives.

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