Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/maharashtra-political-crisis-anti-defection-law-ineffective-7992778/ In the intro, mention the recent political crisis in Maharashtra. In the body mention the ways employed by the representative and political parties to circumvent the legal provisions of the Act, such as the speaker siting on the defection pleas, accretion of member to touch the two-third threshold, resignation for toppling the … Continue reading Q.2 Political instabilities in various states due to defections is a testament to the loopholes in the anti-defection law. In the context of this, examine the shortcomings and suggest a way forward. (10 Marks)