Karnataka CM, Ministers And MLAs Get 100% Salary Hike: ‘Even We Are Suffering…’
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the salary hike, saying, "The justification is that their expenses are rising, just like everyone else’s."
The Karnataka government approved a 100% salary increase for the Chief Minister, Ministers, and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), leading to intense discussions. Following this, two amendment Bills have been approved: the Karnataka Ministers’ Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Karnataka Legislature Members’ Salaries, Pensions, and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the salary hike, saying, “The justification is that their expenses are rising, just like everyone else’s. A common man is also struggling, and so are MLAs. Recommendations came from MLAs and others, which is why the Chief Minister decided to approve it. Everyone has to survive, and the CM will find a way to manage this money from some account."
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Minister MB Patil also backed the proposal, stating, “There’s nothing wrong with raising the salary and perks of MLAs. If it’s decided by a committee, that’s fine. Look at the PM, Ministers, and MPs – they are among the highest-paid globally, which helps them remain independent and less corrupt. While we can’t compare ourselves to Singapore, we still deserve a decent salary."
A look at the salary hikes in Karnataka for legislators:
Chief Minister’s Salary: Increased to Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 75,000
Ministers’ Salary: Increased to Rs 1.25 lakh from Rs 60,000
MLAs’ Salary: Increased to Rs 80,000 from Rs 40,000
MLAs’ Pension: Increased to Rs 75,000 from Rs 50,000
Additional Pension: Increased to Rs 20,000 from Rs 5,000
Former MLAs’ Medical Allowance: Increased to Rs 20,000 from Rs 5,000
Constituency Travel Allowance: Increased to Rs 80,000 from Rs 60,000
Train and Air Tickets (Annual): Increased to Rs 3.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh
CM and Ministers’ Guest Allowance: Increased to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 4.5 lakh
Ministers’ House Rent Allowance: Increased to Rs 2.5 lakh from Rs 1.2 lakh
State Ministers’ Salary: Increased to Rs 70,000 from Rs 50,000
State Ministers’ House Rent Allowance: Increased to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1.2 lakh
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