alleryWhat is meant by defection of an elected member?
ARetiring from politics
BLeaving one's elected party
CLosing a general election
DJoining a political rally
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Leaving one's elected party
Defection is abandoning or switching from the party under whose banner one was elected.
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