AIADMK crisis deepens as four former ministers, ex-MLAs join ruling TVK in ChennaiAIADMK faces another blow as four former ministers and ex-MLAs defect to Vijay's TVK party. This follows a series of setbacks for AIADMK af...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his partyMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwa...
29 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
UP Cabinet expansion: Akhilesh Yadav questions BJP over accommodation of turncoat leadersSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the upcoming Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion by the BJP government. He raised concerns...
10 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
West Bengal New Govt: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul others take oath of office ending Mamata's TMC eraWest Bengal has a new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. The BJP secured a historic win in the 2026 elections, ending fifteen years of Trina...
09 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
West Bengal Polls: BJP picks Bhabanipur 'giant killer' Suvendu Adhikari as chief ministerWest Bengal is set for a new political era. The Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government, ending nearly two decades of Trinamool Con...
08 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Democracy needs choice, not overnight political rebrandingA proposal suggests a one-year ban on politicians switching parties after election results. This aims to stop those who lose from immediate...
07 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Sukhbir Badal rebuilds SAD quietly in PunjabSukhbir Badal is actively working to strengthen the Akali Dal for upcoming Punjab elections. He is focusing on direct interactions and smal...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Manish Sisodia meets Kejriwal after 7 MPs join BJP, AAP to submit letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman against defectorsAam Aadmi Party leaders are strategising after several Rajya Sabha MPs joined the BJP. Senior leader Manish Sisodia met with party convenor...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Bengal polls: Politicians switch parties here because the system consistently rewards leverage over loyaltyWest Bengal's elections see politicians switching parties not for ideology but for calculated advantage. Past trends show poor success rate...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
West Bengal elections: Amit Shah vows sealed borders, warns infiltrators and ‘goons’ as poll battle intensifiesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to secure West Bengal's borders and stop infiltrators within 45 days. He issued a strong warning to t...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
West Bengal elections: Nandigram back in spotlight as Suvendu Adhikari faces defector-turned-rival in high-stakes battleNandigram, a site of political change, sees Suvendu Adhikari contesting against Pabitra Kar. An undercurrent of anti-incumbency and a call ...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Thrissur fight under shadow of BJP's maiden LS winThrissur's assembly election is a tight contest. Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of K Karunakaran, is now the BJP candidate. This follows Sures...
04 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Ex-North Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in South Korea, highest post for any defectorSouth Korea's president appointed former North Korean diplomat Tae Yongho as a vice minister, the highest-ranking position for a North Kore...
18 Jul, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
2024 Elections BJP Candidates Analysis: Over 25% of BJP's Lok Sabha candidates are defectorsIn the realm of Indian politics, party-switching among leaders is a common occurrence, especially during election seasons. However, the BJP...
15 May, 2024, 11.47 AM IST
Uttarakhand Polls: BJP shows preference for Congress defectors in first listAccording to the list released on Thursday, the party has not only chosen to field leaders who revolted against the Harish Rawat government...
21 Jan, 2022, 03.56 PM IST
Karnataka Congress rejoices over defectors’ defeatProminent defeated defectors include Udayanraje Bhosale, who quit the NCP and lost the Satara Lok Sabha bypoll, and Alpesh Thakor, who quit...
26 Oct, 2019, 09.18 AM IST
Defectors will become history, says Sharad PawarSeveral NCP leaders including former ministers have crossed over to the ruling BJP or Shiv Sena ahead of the state elections.
17 Sep, 2019, 08.23 PM IST