Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
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| Type | Member of Parliament |
| Status | Active |
| Abbreviation | MP |
| Member of | Lok Sabha |
| Reports to | |
| Seat | Parliament of India |
| Appointer | Elect by Citizens of respective Constituencies in India |
| Term length | 5 years; renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Article 81 of Constitution of India |
| Precursor | Constituent Assembly of India |
| Formation | 26 January 1950 |
| First holder | 1st Lok Sabha |
| Salary | ₹124,000 (US$1,500) (incl. allowances) per month |
| Website | sansad |
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A Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (abbreviated: MP) is the representative of a legislative constituency in the Lok Sabha; the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of parliament of Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections on the basis of the adult suffrage. The maximum permitted strength of members of parliament in the Lok Sabha is 550. This includes the maximum 530 members to represent the constituencies and states and up to 20 members to represent the union territories (both chosen by direct elections). Between 1952 and January 25, 2020, two seats were reserved for members of the Anglo-Indian community. The current elected strength of the Lok Sabha is 543. The party—or coalition of parties—having a majority in the Lok Sabha chooses the Prime Minister of India.