New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday backed senior party leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks regarding the proposed delimitation exercise, stating that increasing the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) might not be appropriate and could instead increase the "burden" on the system.

Speaking to ANI, he emphasised that the current strength of the Lok Sabha was sufficient for effective governance and representation.

"I support what Rahul Gandhi has said. At present, the strength of the Lok Sabha is 543 members, and we are not silent spectators. Members already get opportunities to speak and raise issues," Bhagat said.

The Congress leader further argued that the Indian governance structure is already decentralised, with va...