Anti-Defection Law Explainer: What Is The 'Maharashtra Model' & The Legal Truth Of The 2/3rd Rule!

India’s Anti-Defection Law, embedded in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, remains the ultimate battleground during structural political crises. Tracing its origins from the legendary "Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram" era to the modern "Maharashtra Model," this comprehensive explainer deconstructs how elected representatives can lose their seats through anti-party conduct or defying the party whip. The package unpacks the crucial two-thirds threshold required to safely bypass disqualification via a party merger, while exposing major structural loopholes—such as the lack of a fixed time-frame for the Speaker's final decision—and the ongoing debate surrounding independent legislative freedom. #AntiDefectionLaw #MaharashtraModel #TenthSchedule #IndianPolitics #PoliticalExplainer #SupremeCourtOfIndia #MLADisqualification #AayaRamGayaRam #BusinessTodayTV #BreakingNews ----------------------- Thank You for watching! Do not forget to Like | Comment | Share ----------------------- About the channel Watch us for the best news and views on business, stock markets, crypto currencies, consumer technology, the world of real estate, bullion, automobiles, start-ups and unicorns and personal finance. Business Today TV will also bring you all you need to know about mutual funds, insurance, loans and pension plans among others. Follow us at: Website: https://www.businesstoday.in WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4Hd309hXFCqY62yD2I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessToday X: https://twitter.com/business_today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/business_today/