Question

Which of the following statements is/are true about Defection?

• A. Defection is the act of retiring from a political party.
• B. Defection causes instability in the government.
• C. Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1984.
• D. A legislator can be disqualified if he votes against his party orders.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

A legislator can be disqualified if he votes against his party orders.

Defection is the act of leaving a political party to join another one. Legislators ‘defecting’ from their parties, causes a lot of instability in the government. Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1985. The legislators can be disqualified if they abstain from voting despite party orders to vote in a certain way or if they cast a vote that goes against their party’s orders.