Question Q.11GS2GS2

रक्त-चक्र विधेयक: भारत में राजनीतिक दलों और व्यक्तिगत विधायकों के बीच संबंधों को प्रभावित करने की कार्यप्रणाली है। हाल की घटनाओं के आलोक में भी अवांछित परिणामों की चर्चा कीजिए। (250 शब्दों में उत्तर (उत्तर देने)) 15 अंक "How has the Anti-Detection Law impacted the relationship between political parties and individual legislators? In light of the recent incidents also discuss the unintended consequences it has on the functioning of democracy in India." (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

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Answer Strengths Gaps Keywords

Main Body

52nd Amendment of 1985 brought Anti-Defection Law to avoid horse trading, better political stability, etc.

Impact on relationship between parties & legislators

Positive Impact | Negative Impact

1Lesser shifting of (1) Forced to follow political allegiances - party directions even if one is against it

legislators

2Legislators aligned with political ideology of party | (2) Cannot truly represent constituency. Eg:- Need to agree even if any Bill)

3More cohesive decision making in government. | (3) Gives more preference to collective responsibility vis individual responsibility of MPs.

I might have -ve impact on constituency.

Other unintended Consequences

1Instability still exists with mass defection. Eg:- Maharashtra, Arunachal (Nizam Rehia Case), Goa etc.

2No healthy debates in parliament as it is dominated by ruling party.

3Gives more preference to collective responsibility vis individual responsibility of MPs.

4Does not differentiate between dissent & defection.

5Speaker bias: Supreme Court had to intervene sfter Manipur speaker

did not act on defection case.

What is Needed

1Providing defection decision powers to EC/ Courts.

2Allowing dissent through voting on whip's guide to ensure govt can pass the needed bills.

Although anti-defection has led to more stability vis 1980s, for effective democratic functioning, it has to balance dissent vis defection.

2More focus on local needs: Vice institutions like Comprehensive Nutrition Rehabilitation Scheme as seen in Nanded.

3Longer term impact: Over child's lifetime.

4Better coordination among Govt functionaries like Anganwadi workers.

5Synergies have potential to reduce cost for government.

The convergence can help government achieve SDG (a) - Hunger, SDG(3) - Health which can be stepping stone to all other SDGs.

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Conclusion

Although anti-defection has led to more stability vis 1980s, for effective democratic functioning, it has to balance dissent vis defection.

20 words

Presents balanced positive and negative impacts
Identifies specific amendment (52nd, 1985)
Distinguishes between collective and individual responsibility
Addresses constituency representation concerns
Identifies concrete examples (Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa)
Raises important concern about dissent vs defection distinction
References actual case (Manipur speaker, Nizam Rehia Case)
Addresses parliamentary debate quality
Proposes specific reforms (EC/Court jurisdiction)
Suggests balanced approach between dissent and defection
Acknowledges trade-offs in governance
Compares pre and post-1985 stability
Links to SDGs effectively
Mentions specific local schemes like CNRS in Nanded
Emphasizes practical coordination between functionaries

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Topper

Aniket Dnyaneshwar Hirde

AIR 812024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution and Governance

Anti-Defection Law

Impact of Anti-Defection Law on legislators and parties

Writing Stats

295

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical

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