The Himachal government believes the new law will deter future MLA defections by removing pension and permanent benefits for disqualified lawmakers.
The amendment will deter MLAs from switching parties by imposing financial penalties, thus promoting political integrity and accountability in Himachal Pradesh.
It is possible for other states to adopt similar anti-defection pension rules, as Himachal Pradesh has introduced a bill to prevent disqualified MLAs from receiving pensions.
