November 28th 2025.
Bhopal: The topic of increasing the salary of MLAs has been making waves in the Parliamentary Affairs Department. In preparation for this, a draft has been created and will be discussed by a committee formed by the state government on December 1. The ultimate goal is to have a consensus reached so that the bill can be presented during the next assembly session.
Ajay Vishnoi, a member of the committee and a former MLA, shared with Free Press that the final meeting to determine the salary of elected representatives will take place on December 1, with the bill expected to be presented on December 2. Interestingly, this committee has already held two prior meetings. During the last session, a comparison of MLA salaries across different states was conducted, revealing that MLAs in Chhattisgarh earn significantly more. One committee member stated, "Every state has its own unique needs and requirements, so we will carefully consider what would be beneficial for our MLAs."
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Now, let's delve into the details. As of now, MLAs in Madhya Pradesh receive a monthly salary of Rs 30,000, which, when combined with other allowances, totals to Rs 1,10,000 per month. However, the draft under consideration proposes a significant increase, potentially up to Rs 1,65,000 or more, with a potential increase of Rs 60,000. This issue was brought up in the last assembly session by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, who pointed out that even government servants earn more than elected representatives. As a result, Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar directed the government to examine the matter, and the Chief Minister responded positively by forming a committee to review salaries and allowances.
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