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What is the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha

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What is the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha?

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As per provisions under Article-81, Lok Sabha can have maximum of 552 members. Out of 552, 530 shall be elected from constituencies of States and 20 shall represent constituencies of Union Territories. Remaining 2 members can be nominated by President of India from Anglo-Indian community. Presently, there is strength of 545 in Lok Sabha. Out of which, 530 are from States, 13 from Union Territories and belonging Anglo-Indian community.
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RAHIBUL KADIR
RAHIBUL KADIR 3 years ago
At present maximum strength of lok sabha 550. The reservation of anglo indian in lok sabha and state lagislature of india is removed on January 2020 ; 104th constitutional amendment act 2019.
Siva Chinnu
Siva Chinnu 5 years ago
It's 550 .. 2 anglo indians removed from loksakbha
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