Do you really think your MP is worth it? In a developing country like India, being a Member of Parliament may be the best way to become rich, based only on allowances and perks.
An Indian MP earns Rs 14,000 a month for office expenses.
Monthly constituency allowance of Rs 10,000.
A daily allowance of Rs500 when Parliament is in session.
Daily travel allowance of Rs 8/km.
Each MP and his/her spouse or companion is entitled to unlimited free rail travel across the country.
They can also travel business class anywhere in India with a spouse or companion 40 times, free of cost.
A fully furnished bungalow maintained by the government.
Free healthcare.
A hefty local area development fund which does not go directly to the MPs bank account but to areas where projects are being implemented.
|
Country |
Head of Govt |
Cabinet Ministers |
MPs |
|
Singapore |
$43,365 |
$5,886 |
$,346 |
|
Malaysia |
$ 5,132 |
$ 3,421 |
$1,140 |
|
Canada |
$75,582 |
$50,286 |
$69,564 (per month) |
|
UK |
|
|
£ 57,485 (per month) |
|
USA |
|
|
$41,300 (Congressmen and Senators) |
| 