# MPs’ performance questioned as Parliament sits fewer days, MPLADS utilisation low

2026-08-09T03:49:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The 18th Lok Sabha has met only 135 days over two years, averaging 67 days annually against the 135-day average of the first Lok Sabha, according to an analysis in Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, The Federal reports that utilisation of MPLADS funds stands at just 30.66%, Rs 3,539.82 crore of the allocated Rs 11,543.97 crore. The government plans to nearly double Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, citing that each MP now represents 2.65 million citizens. Critics argue that institutional hurdles like the anti-defection law and lack of executive powers, not seat numbers, limit effectiveness.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/citizens-in-assemblies-putting-people-at-the-heart-of-parliaments-performance-101786205152156.html>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/explainers-2/delimitation-and-the-mp-does-india-really-need-more-lawmakers-253107>

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