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“The BJP started spreading the virus of making MLAs of other parties resign, join it and face byelections in 2008. “There may be likeminded leaders in the BJP who might oppose the illegal act of Operation Lotus, but they are unable to react,” he said. Hubballi: Congress MLC Shrinivas Mane has urged the Election Commission to bring reforms in anti-defection provisions so that party-hoppers seeking personal gain are not be allowed to contest byelections caused by their resignation. Mane said he will approach party leaders over the issue. It is doing the same now by luring MLAs of other parties..