Bigger Parliament, lesser say? Why India’s 850 MPs plan is controversial

India’s Lok Sabha currently has 543 MPs, but a new proposal could increase that number to nearly 850. The government argues that population growth since 1971 has made it difficult for one MP to represent over 25 lakh people. While this may sound logical, the move has sparked serious concerns among opposition leaders and policy experts. In this episode of Tell Me Why, Sunetra Choudhury explains the intricacies of the new bill.