The defection season: How rebels are redrawing India’s political map

Indian opposition parties are experiencing internal turmoil and potential splits. The Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and Aam Aadmi Party are all facing significant challenges. These developments are reshaping the political landscape and impacting parliamentary arithmetic. The trend suggests a season of political breakups is underway, with more expected.