A recent Vote Vibe survey reveals 68% of respondents view political party-switching as unethical, with a majority criticizing India's anti-defection laws as inadequate.
The study was conducted by Vote Vibe
Jun 24, 2026
04:28 pm
What's the storyA recent survey has revealed that at least 68% of respondents disapprove of politicians switching parties after being elected.
The survey, conducted by Vote Vibe, was released on June 24 and comes after recent defections in the Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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