ADR Reports 111 MPs and MLAs Switched Parties Since 2022, Nagaland Tops List
An Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report found that 111 MPs and MLAs switched parties between 2022 and 2026, including 26 Lok Sabha members, seven Rajya Sabha members, and 78 MLAs. Nagaland recorded the highest number with 32 defections linked to a realignment between the NDPP and NPF. West Bengal followed with 20 MPs moving from Trinamool Congress to the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The BJP, NPF, and NCPI absorbed most defectors, while Congress and Trinamool saw significant losses. Other states like Telangana, Goa, and Punjab also reported notable defections.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 68/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow, businessstandard, economictimes, english, hindustantimes, deccanherald, thehindu, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 9 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 24 Sept, 10:11 am. Other outlets followed.