Votaries of the quota cite statistics to show that Muslim representation in Parliament and the state legislatures has steadily dropped since Independence. The present Lok Sabha has just 18 Muslim MPs, the lowest ever. It is argued that there should be over 65 MPs, in keeping with a population of nearly 160 million. Most Muslim candidates don’t get past the "winnability" quotient that political parties set during seat allocations. Many candidates find that while a constituency may have a sizeable Muslim population, it may not be enough to ensure victory.