What is political opportunism?

Political opportunism is the practice of taking advantage of any situation to gain personal or political advantage. It refers to politicians who are more concerned with advancing their own careers or agendas than with serving the best interests of the public or the state. Political opportunists often exploit crises, public uproars, or social issues to gain support or to manipulate public opinion. They may change their positions on an issue to gain more votes or to appease a certain group of people, shifting their ideology or beliefs according to what they think will benefit them most. The practice of political opportunism is considered unethical and harmful to democratic values such as accountability and transparency.