The anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) was enacted to curb opportunistic political defections, but its implementation has raised serious questions about the Speaker's role. Discuss with suggested reforms.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, decline of legislature, parliamentary committees, anti-defection law.

Current Affairs Peg & Static Core

Contemporary Trigger: Maharashtra legislative crisis & Tenth Schedule disqualification jurisprudence

Underlying Static Themes:anti-defection lawspeaker disqualification powerstenth schedule reformsinternal party democracy

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Anti-Defection Law, Tenth Schedule, Speaker Neutrality

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