The Indian political system is a largely lucrative one with the main members in the system being able to back a substantial amount of money. But what about the specifics of the kind of privileges that an Indian MP gets? Here is a look into the same.
Some of the many privileges that an Indian MP gets are virtually endless travel allowances and free medical coverage for him/her and the family.
Here is a breakdown of the financial perks and the additional gains that are enjoyed by the MPs.
- Basic salary – Rs 1,00,000 per month.
- Phone and internet usage – Rs 1,50,000 per year.
- Free domestic flights per year – 34
- Free first-class train travel.
- Free electricity of 50,000 units annually.
- Free water supply of 4,000 kilolitres annually.
- Office allowance – Rs 62,000 per month.
- Housing allowance – Rs 2,00,000 per month.
- Eligible for pension – Rs 25,000 per month.
- Free medical care to the MP and family.
By the looks of it, an Indian MP can make a handsome living just with the kind of privileges that come with the post. This is of course, along with the additional societal status that he/she gets.