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The story of India’s post-election defection wave since 2022, in charts
Mint 2 hrs ago·22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Since the 2022 elections, India has seen a wave of party‑switching, with more than a hundred legislators at both central and state levels moving to new political homes. Many of these moves have taken advantage of ambiguities in the anti‑defection law, allowing lawmakers to avoid disqualification while changing allegiance.
For investors, the shifting composition of the ruling coalition matters because it can alter the policy outlook and the stability of reforms. A stronger NDA bloc may accelerate its fiscal and regulatory agenda, which could benefit sectors tied to government spending, but frequent realignments also raise the risk of sudden policy swings that can unsettle markets.
Going forward, watch for any legislative attempts to tighten the anti‑defection rules, the timing of upcoming state elections, and whether further defections continue to bolster the NDA’s numbers, as these factors will shape market sentiment and the broader economic environment.
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