Indian and UK MPs' Salaries Rise Amid Criticism

The Indian government has approved a 24% salary increase for Members of Parliament (MPs), raising their monthly pay from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.24 lakh, effective retroactively from April 1, 2023. This increment also includes enhanced pensions and allowances, aligning with a mechanism established in 2018 that adjusts salaries based on the Cost Inflation Index to ensure transparency and regular updates. In contrast, British MPs will receive a 2.8% raise, increasing their annual salary to £93,904, as determined by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which is slightly below the inflation rate. This move has been criticized amid broader public sector pay discussions and government spending cuts. The salary adjustments reflect differing approaches to parliamentary remuneration in India and the UK, with India utilizing an inflation-linked model and the UK following independent oversight. These changes address both inflation and the evolving roles of MPs in their respective countries.