MPLADS suspended; PM, MPs to take 30% salary cut-THE HINDU-07-04-2020

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The savings will go into the consolidated fund of India. The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a 30% cut in the salaries of all Members of Parliament and a two-year suspension of the MP Local Area Development scheme so that the amount saved can go to the Consolidated Fund of India to fight COVID-19, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.

Congress reaction:

Reacting to the Cabinet decisions, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said in a tweet that the Congress supported the salary cut for MPs. However, suspending the MPLAD scheme would undermine the role of MPs, he observed. Please note that MPLAD is meant to execute developmental works in the constituency.