Has India's anti-defection law become the biggest weapon in battle for power?

Published on Jun 28, 2026 11:43 am IST

In this episode of The Interview, senior advocate Dushyant Dave breaks down the constitutional battle over defections, Operation Lotus, and the role of the judiciary in interpreting the Tenth Schedule. From Maharashtra to Bengal, Dave weighs in on whether India's courts have done enough to protect the spirit of the anti-defection law and the voters' mandate.

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