GENERAL25 Sept 2026
111 MPs, MLAs changed parties after winning elections since 2022: Report
Between 2022 and 2026, 111 MPs and MLAs switched parties after winning elections, says a study by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch. It covers 26 Lok Sabha members, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs. Nagaland saw the most cases at 32, followed by West Bengal with 20. For voters, this means the mandate you gave can shift quickly.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The ADR and National Election Watch analysis found that 26 Lok Sabha members, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs changed parties between 2022 and 2026.
- Nagaland recorded the highest number of cases at 32, and all of them involved MLAs.
- West Bengal recorded 20 cases, all involving Lok Sabha members elected on All India Trinamool Congress tickets who later moved to the NCPI.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If a party switch by your elected representative concerns you, follow the ADR and National Election Watch reports and official updates on the pending matter before the Lok Sabha Speaker, and consult your CA or legal advisor before acting on any claim you see online.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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