High-stakes contests in Karnataka
The southern State of Karnataka is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a momentous event. It will unfold in 28 constituencies over two phases on April 26 and May 7.
Extending their support in the fight against the deadly coronavirus, the Ministers and Members of Legislators in Karnataka will take a 30 per cent cut each year in their salaries and allowances to fund the fight against deadly coronavirus.
An ordinance in this regard was approved by the state cabinet headed by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday.
“We have cut by 30 per cent salaries and allowances of all Ministers, MLAs, MLCs, also Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Whip every one for one year from April 1, amounting to Rs 15.36 crore,” Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said.
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We have the consent from all the political parties for this, so we have passed the ordinance today, he said while speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting.
Earlier on Monday, the Union Cabinet had approved a 30 per cent cut in salaries of all Members of Parliament and a two-year suspension of MP Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme.
As of now, Karnataka has registered a total of 191 cases and 6 deaths due to the deadly coronavirus.
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