Meant to protect free speech from anti-defection law
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 01:25 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Indian political party mergers are now being used as a defense for joining rival parties, raising concerns about the original intent of the law.
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