<p>Independents’ clout in Lok Sabha has been decreasing over the years.</p>.<p>In the first Lok Sabha, there were 37 independents, which rose to 42 in the 1957 elections, the highest in Lok Sabha’s history so far.</p>.<p>At present, the Lok Sabha has just three independents, among whom two are backed by the CPM.</p>.<p>In 2009 elections, nine independents had won while there were five in 2004.</p>
<p>Independents’ clout in Lok Sabha has been decreasing over the years.</p>.<p>In the first Lok Sabha, there were 37 independents, which rose to 42 in the 1957 elections, the highest in Lok Sabha’s history so far.</p>.<p>At present, the Lok Sabha has just three independents, among whom two are backed by the CPM.</p>.<p>In 2009 elections, nine independents had won while there were five in 2004.</p>