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Shashi Tharoor Writes: Why an 850-Seat Lok Sabha Threatens Indian Democracy

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Shashi Tharoor has written an article expressing concerns about the government's proposal to increase the size of the Lok Sabha to 824 or 850 seats.

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Shashi Tharoor Writes: Why an 850-Seat Lok Sabha Threatens Indian Democracy

Shashi Tharoor has written an article expressing concerns about the government's proposal to increase the size of the Lok Sabha to 824 or 850 seats. Tharoor argues that this move would undermine India's democratic institutions and threaten the country's democratic architecture. The government has argued that the size of the Lok Sabha cannot remain frozen at the 543-seat limit established in 1972, but Tharoor argues that this is a flawed justification. He argues that the government's proposal would lead to a loss of accountability and transparency in the Lok Sabha, and would undermine the country's democratic institutions. Tharoor has called on the government to reconsider its proposal and to find alternative solutions to address the issue of population growth.

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Shashi Tharoor Writes: Why an 850-Seat Lok Sabha Threatens Indian Democracy

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has written an article arguing that the proposed increase in the size of the Lok Sabha to 824 or 850 seats threatens Indian democracy. Tharoor argues that the move would undermine the country's institutional architecture. According to Tharoor, the government's justification for the increase is purely mathematical, citing the need to increase the size of the Lower House to reflect the country's growing population. However, Tharoor argues that this is a flawed argument, as the size of the Lok Sabha should be determined by the country's needs, not just its population. Tharoor also argues that the increase in the size of the Lok Sabha would lead to a decrease in the power of individual members, making it harder for them to represent their constituents. The article has sparked a debate on the proposed increase in the size of the Lok Sabha, with many arguing that it would undermine the country's democratic institutions.

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