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MPs’ performance questioned as Parliament sits fewer days, MPLADS utilisation low
MPs’ performance questioned as Parliament sits fewer days, MPLADS utilisation low
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.…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Two narratives dominate: that more MPs will fix governance, and that MPs are lazy. Neither holds fully. The 67-day annual average sitting is low, but party whips and weak committee powers tie legislators' hands. MPLADS utilisation at 30.66% points to executive bottlenecks, not MP indifference. The real test lies ahead: will the new Lok Sabha enforce mandatory committee referrals, a fixed 120-day calendar, and an Opposition Hour? Or will the status quo of disruptions and low accountability continue?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, thefederal.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
