What is the procedure for a separate group formed by an opted not to accept a merger?
The procedure for a separate group formed by an original political party member who has opted not to accept a merger is that such members shall be deemed to have functioned as a separate group. In this case, the member's original political party will be considered his or her new political affiliation. This is done to ensure they are treated similarly to other members of their original political party who have accepted the merger and become part of another political party or a new one formed by the merger.