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TMC split buzz: Why do Indian politicians so readily abandon their parties?

Speculation surrounds a potential split in the TMC party. Such defections are common in Indian politics, often engineered by other parties. Factors like regional transitions, loss of patronage, weak ideology, and centralized leadership contribute to party allegiance being brittle. The anti-defection law has been outwitted, allowing for mass resignations to disguise defections.

10 Jun 2026 11:49 pm