Congress's Karti Chidambaram says the proposal to expand Lok Sabha to 815 seats will make the House 'ineffective'

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said on July 17, 2026, that expanding the Lok Sabha to 815 seats will make the House ineffective. He argued that more members reduce time for debates and hurt southern states. He said, "If you increase the strength, it will become an ineffective House," urging wider consultations.