111 sitting MPs and MLAs changed their political parties after being elected: ADR
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A comprehensive analysis reveals that 111 sitting parliamentarians and state legislators have switched their political affiliations since 2022, highlighting significant instability within India's political landscape. The National People's Front, Bharatiya Janata Party, and National Congress Party of India led the defections, while the National Democratic People's Party, Trinamool Congress, and Indian National Congress experienced substantial losses. This phenomenon underscores growing political volatility and shifting voter mandates across various constituencies.
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111 sitting MPs and MLAs changed their political parties after being elected: ADR
ADR analysis: 111 sitting MPs/MLAs shifted parties since 2022, led by NPF, BJP, and NCPI, with NDPP, TMC, Congress driving defection.
