The term 'Aya Ram Gaya Ram' originated in Haryana in 1967 due to an Independent MLA, Gaya Lal, switching parties multiple times in a day. Coined by former CM Rao Birender Singh, the phrase symbolizes political defection and continues to be relevant even after anti-defection laws were enacted.

Source: 'Aya ram gaya ram': How Gaya Lal set the tone for turncoats