The Himachal Pradesh assembly has passed a bill to revoke pension benefits for legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law, aiming to deter party-switching and uphold democratic values. The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, will affect six former Congress MLAs who were disqualified for defying the party whip. The bill includes provisions for recovering previously drawn pensions from disqualified members and requires the governor's assent to become law. The opposition BJP has criticized the bill as a political vendetta and questioned its retrospective application. Chief Minister Sukhu defended the bill, stating it is necessary to prevent corrupt practices and preserve the mandate given by voters.