Rebels are abusing 10th Schedule: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on defection politics

In an exclusive interview with India Today, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi shared his thoughts on defection politics and how to stop it and more. He pointed out the unequal playing field, alleging that immense monetary resources and the threat of investigative agencies are used to encourage defections. He further emphasised that the current anti-defection law, specifically the Tenth Schedule, is being bypassed. He argued that the requirement for both a legislative and political party merger is ignored, and partisan speakers delay decisions while court interventions take years.