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15 July 2026

AIADMK and DMK political rivalry

While the specific political rivalry is not exam-relevant, the issues of hung assemblies, coalition stability, and the anti-defection implications of poaching legislators provide useful context for broader questions on constitutional functioning and the Representation of People's Act.

1 min read Day 3 of 7 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Tamil Nadu Assembly election resulted in a hung House, necessitating coalition-based governance.
  • The current state government relies on the support of alliance partners to maintain its majority.
  • Allegations of poaching legislators involve persuading members to resign from their Assembly seats to join a different political entity.
  • The concept of 'ideological alliances' versus post-election pragmatic alignments has become a point of contention in state politics.
  • The stability of a government in a hung assembly depends on the continued support of coalition partners.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 and political challenges posed by a 'hung assembly' in the Indian parliamentary system. How does the role of the Governor become critical in ensuring the stability of the state government in such scenarios? 150 words
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  2. The anti-defection law under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution aims to curb political instability. Critically examine its effectiveness in preventing the poaching of legislators and maintaining the sanctity of the mandate in the context of coalition governments. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Indian Constitution, what is the primary implication of a 'hung assembly'?

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