Beyond the population arithmetic: Do more MPs really mean better representation?
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Beyond the population arithmetic: Do more MPs really mean better representation?

Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral

What Happened

India's population projected to peak around 1.6 billion in early 2060s before declining. Proposals to expand Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats using 2011 Census data are debated. Demographers question whether more MPs automatically ensure better representation, arguing representation involves access and communication beyond simple population ratios.

Key Entities

IndiaLok SabhaParliamentPopulationDelimitation Commission2011 Census

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