Recently, the NDA coalition came into power after the elections for the 543 Lok Sabha seats. Ever wondered what salary and benefits an elected Member of Parliament (MP) gets from the government? Here’s a breakdown:
Salary and Allowances:
Monthly Salary: ₹1 lakh
Constituency Allowance: ₹70,000 per month
Office Expenses: ₹60,000 per month
Daily Allowance (DA): ₹2,000 per day for attending Parliament sessions
Free Air Travel: 34 free trips per year anywhere in India, along with their spouse
First-Class Train Travel: For personal and official purposes
Travel Allowance (TA): Claimable while touring their constituency
Free Accommodation: Until their term ends, or ₹2 lakhs per month for housing
Free Medical Facilities: For the MP and their family
Pension: ₹25,000 per month after their term, with an annual increment of ₹2,000 for each additional term served
Free Phone Calls: 1.5 lakh free calls annually
High-Speed Internet and Electricity: Up to 50,000 units of electricity per year