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25 June 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) request for rebel MPs' letter

The topic involves the application of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution and the discretionary powers of the Speaker, which are core constitutional and parliamentary issues frequently examined in GS2.

1 min read Day 2 of 8 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs petitioned the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the status of six rebel MPs who claimed to have joined a different faction.
  • The petitioners sought disclosure of the letter submitted by the rebel MPs and clarification on whether they approached the Speaker as a group or individuals.
  • The petitioners invoked the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which governs the disqualification of members on the grounds of defection.
  • The Tenth Schedule provides specific conditions under which a political party may merge with another, requiring formal party-level decisions.
  • The petitioners raised concerns regarding the transparency of the legislative process followed by the Speaker's office in recognizing changes in party affiliation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 8 in Shiv Sena factional dispute and disqualification proceedings, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions under the Tenth Schedule regarding the merger of political parties and the role of the Speaker in ensuring procedural transparency. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which authority is empowered to decide on the disqualification of a member of Parliament on the grounds of defection?

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