New Delhi, July 31 -- Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on the need for a new anti-defection law aimed at curbing what he termed "mass political defections" driven by opportunism, while safeguarding space for principled dissent within and outside legislatures.

In his notice, Tewari urged the House to suspend its scheduled business to deliberate on the issue, calling it a matter of urgent public importance.

"I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance," the notice read.

The Congress MP proposed that the House suspend Que...