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2 July 2026

Attempted bribery of TVK MLA

While the specific incident is a matter of domestic political controversy, it serves as a relevant case study for discussing the erosion of legislative integrity, the misuse of influence, and the broader challenges to probity in governance.

1 min read Day 1 of 7 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Three individuals arrested by Chennai police for attempting to bribe a legislator to influence a no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker.
  • The accused allegedly offered a bribe of up to ₹35 crore to the legislator to vote in a specific manner.
  • The incident involved claims of an opinion polling firm being used as a front for political contact.
  • The legislator reported the incident to the City Police Commissioner, leading to the registration of a case and subsequent arrests.
  • Allegations have been raised regarding systematic attempts to influence legislators through financial inducements to destabilize state government proceedings.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 7 in TVK MLA bribery and horse-trading investigation, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional implications of 'horse-trading' and financial inducements in the context of legislative stability and the anti-defection law in India. 150 words
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  2. The integrity of the legislative process is fundamental to parliamentary democracy. Examine the legal and ethical challenges posed by attempts to influence voting behavior through corruption, and suggest measures to strengthen the independence of legislators. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following constitutional provisions or laws is primarily intended to prevent the destabilization of governments through the switching of party loyalties by legislators?

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