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ANTI_DEFECTION
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (52nd Amendment, 1985) that disqualifies legislators who defect from their party. The Speaker/Chairman decides disqualification petitions.
A parliamentary device to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance. It interrupts normal business and requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
A former constitutional provision granting special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir. It was abrogated in August 2019 and the state was reorganised into two Union Territories.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations — a regional bloc of 10 Southeast Asian countries. India's Act East Policy prioritises ASEAN engagement for trade, security, and connectivity.
A flagship government health insurance scheme (PM-JAY) providing coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization to over 10 crore vulnerable families.