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543 Should Remain 543

The delayed prorogation of Parliament's 2026 monsoon session has revived the debate on whether post-2026 delimitation must enlarge the Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats, with a proposed 50% pro-rata increase raising fresh concerns about federal balance between northern and southern States. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi argues that freezing the Lok Sabha at 543 seats post-2026 is essential to protect India's federal balance and reward…