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Odisha MLA salary hike: Legislators give themselves threefold jump from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh a month

Odisha has significantly increased MLA salaries, tripling their monthly earnings to Rs 3.45 lakh, making it one of India's highest. This revision, effective from June 2024, also boosts pay for CM, ministers, and former MLAs, with pensions and allowances seeing substantial hikes. The move received unanimous support, citing increased responsibilities and living costs.