As many as 170 MLAs have left the Congress and joined other parties between 2016 and 2020, according to a report. This is according to figures released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). While 170 MLAs left the Congress, 38 joined the Congress from various parties, the report said.

Meanwhile, 182 MLAs from various parties joined the BJP during this period. 18 M.L.A. Mar joined other parties from the BJP and contested the elections. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won five Lok Sabha seats. Left and joined other parties.