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How Much Do MPs Earn Monthly? – Post Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 BY AMREEN AHMAD Winning candidates in the Lok Sabha elections who become Members of Parliament (MPs) receive many benefits from the government for five years. Even after their term ends, they get a pension and several other perks. MPs receive a monthly salary of one lakh rupees. They also get a house in Delhi, three phone lines, and free travel by air, rail, and road at the government's expense. While serving as MPs, they are entitled to various facilities. Additionally, former MPs also enjoy several benefits.   MPs receive a monthly salary of 100,000 rupees. They also get a constituency allowance of 70,000 rupees per month. Office expense allowance is 60,000 rupees per month. This allowance is divided into two categories for office meetings and postage and for secretarial assistance. During parliamentary sessions, MPs get a daily allowance of 2,000 rupees for attending proceedings, provided they sign the atte...

  Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: A Battle of Political Giants BY AMREEN AHMAD The recent dissolution of the Odisha Legislative Assembly marked the beginning of a fierce electoral battle in the state. The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is determined to retain power with a strong majority, aiming to win at least 110 out of the 147 Assembly Constituencies. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident in its prospects, asserting that change is inevitable and that they will form the government for the first time. In the last Assembly elections in 2019, the BJD secured a landslide victory, winning 112 seats, while the BJP managed to secure 23 seats, and the Congress was left with only nine. However, both the BJD and Congress saw a decrease in their seat numbers compared to the previous election, while the BJP made significant gains. This year's election is crucial for both the BJD and the BJP. The BJD, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is facing a tough challen...

From North to South, Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Seven Phases BY AMREEN AHMAD The Lok Sabha elections, held every five years, are a cornerstone of India's democratic process, where the electorate exercises its fundamental right to choose its representatives. The recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in 2024 witnessed a plethora of candidates vying for seats across the 543 constituencies of the country. A total of 8,337 candidates contested across the 543 constituencies, reflecting the diverse political landscape of the nation. Out of the analyzed candidates, 20% or 1,643 candidates had declared criminal cases against them. This statistic highlights the persisting issue of criminalization of politics in India. Furthermore, 14% of the candidates, total 1,191, had declared serious criminal cases, indicating the gravity of the situation. A significant portion of the candidates, accounting for 31% or 2,572 individuals, were classified as "Crorepati" candidates, indicating ...

  India's Lok Sabha Elections: A Journey from Nehru to Modi BY AMREEN AHMAD The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, has been the cornerstone of the nation's democratic journey since independence. It represents the voice of the Indian people, with members elected every five years.   From the early years of independence, marked by the Congress Party's dominance and the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. It traces the key milestones and political shifts in each Lok Sabha from its inception in 1952 to the present day. With India gaining independence in 1947, the need for a robust electoral system became paramount. The Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, established the Election Commission of India as an autonomous body responsible for conducting free and fair elections. Sukumar Sen, a distinguished civil servant, was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. History of Lok Sabha Elections 1st Lok Sabha (1952 - 1957...