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Lok Sabha Absenteeism Epidemic Raises Questions on Accountability

Parliament's Empty Chairs: The Absenteeism Epidemic in India's Lok Sabha A recent analysis by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative reveals a disturbing trend in the functioning of India's Lok Sabha.

According to the study, only 46% of lawmakers attended over 90% of the budget session sittings, raising serious questions about their accountability and effectiveness.

The data shows that just 21% of the total 543 MPs were present for all 31 sittings, highlighting a significant disconnect between those elected to serve and their responsibilities.

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