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Tamil Nadu CM Seeks Permanent Freeze on Lok Sabha Seats at 543
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a permanent cap on the Lok Sabha at 543 seats.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on [date], urging the central government to maintain the Lok Sabha at its current strength of 543 seats.
The letter cites concerns that increasing the number of seats could dilute representation and complicate governance.
Vijay emphasized that a fixed cap would preserve the balance between the states and the Union.
The request follows ongoing debates about expanding parliamentary seats to accommodate population growth.
The government has yet to respond to the appeal.
The letter cites concerns that increasing the number of seats could dilute representation and complicate governance.
Vijay emphasized that a fixed cap would preserve the balance between the states and the Union.
The request follows ongoing debates about expanding parliamentary seats to accommodate population growth.
The government has yet to respond to the appeal.