The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed profound disruptions following the introduction of a resolution advocating for the restoration of statehood and referencing past constitutional autonomy. Opposition members strongly protested, asserting that references to special status undermine the Indian Constitution, leading to mock proceedings and unprecedented legislative friction. This event highlights the persistent political polarization over the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir, federal autonomy limits, and the procedural dynamics of state legislatures.