Congress MP seeks Lok Sabha debate on new anti-defection law

Congress MP seeks Lok Sabha debate on new anti-defection law

Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General on July 26, 2026, calling for a debate on a new anti-defection law. Tewari’s notice argues that the proposed legislation should prohibit mass defections motivated by political opportunism and horse-trading. The motion seeks to suspend Question Hour, Zero Hour, and other listed business to facilitate the discussion. The move comes ahead of the Monsoon Session, where the government is expected to introduce reforms to strengthen parliamentary accountability.