Legislators changing political parties mid-term weakens their accountability, both to the citizens and within parties, Kapil Sibal said
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on September 12, 2026, meeting families of children who died from monsoon‑related illnesses and accusing the state government of negligence. Officials say over 30 children have died, hundreds have been treated, and the administration is scaling up health outreach while political parties trade blame.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on September 12, 2026, meeting families of Baiga children who died from monsoon‑related illnesses and accusing the state government of negligence. Officials said over 30 children have died, hundreds have been treated, and health screenings are underway, while political parties and the high court have responded to the crisis.
In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats
Both orders state that government employees cannot be members of political parties.
