Odisha BJP MLAs Urge CM Majhi to Review Controversial 3-Fold Salary Hike

• Odisha BJP MLAs formally requested CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider the controversial three-fold salary and allowance hike for legislators.
• The Bills, passed unanimously on December 9, would increase MLAs' monthly package from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh, sparking widespread public criticism.
• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed the meeting and the written request, citing public opinion as the reason for reconsideration.
• The proposed hike, awaiting Governor's assent, has drawn criticism from various groups, including CPI(M) and social media users highlighting income disparity.
• BJD president Naveen Patnaik has decided to forgo the enhanced salary, while CPI(M)'s Laxman Munda was the sole abstainer during the Bill's passage.

Why It Matters: Odisha BJP MLAs push CM Majhi to review the controversial 3-fold salary hike amid public outcry.