Odisha Government to Withdraw Bills for Three-Fold Salary Hike Amid Public Outrage

Following widespread public outrage, the Odisha government has announced its decision to withdraw bills that proposed a three-fold salary increase for ministers and MLAs.

26 Mar, 12:11 — 26 Mar, 13:00

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This story highlights the responsiveness of the Odisha government to public sentiment regarding financial decisions affecting elected officials. It underscores the power of public opinion in democratic governance and accountability, especially concerning the use of public funds.

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The Odisha government intends to withdraw bills proposing a salary hike for ministers and MLAs
The decision to withdraw the bills was made in response to public outrage and backlash
The proposed hike was a three-fold increase in remuneration

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The Odisha government will withdraw bills for a three-fold salary hike for ministers and MLAs.

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The decision to withdraw the bills was due to public outrage.

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The proposed monthly remuneration for MLAs would have increased from approximately ₹1.11 lakh to ₹3.45 lakh.

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The four legislations proposing the hike were passed in December 2025.

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Specific figures for the proposed salary increase (from ₹1.11 lakh to ₹3.45 lakh) and the date the legislations were passed (December 2025)

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indian-expressMostly Factual32d ago

After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

By Sujit Bisoyi

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual32d ago

Odisha govt to withdraws MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

The four legislations, passed in December 2025, had proposed raising MLAs’ monthly remuneration from about ₹1.11 lakh to ₹3.45 lakh.

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First report: hindustan-times · 26 Mar, 12:11|Full coverage: 2 · 48m|Window: 48m

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hindustan-times26 Mar, 12:11First to report

Odisha govt to withdraws MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

indian-express26 Mar, 13:00Latest update

After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the government enacting a salary hike to the government reversing its decision due to public outcry, emphasizing accountability and public pressure.

Legislation PassedDecember 2025

Bills proposing a three-fold salary hike for ministers and MLAs were passed in December 2025.

Public OutrageLate 2025 - Early 2026

Significant public backlash and outrage emerged following the passage of the salary hike bills.

Government ReversalMarch 26, 2026

The Odisha government announced its decision to withdraw the controversial salary hike bills in response to public pressure.

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Odisha Government to Withdraw Bills for Three-Fold Salary Hike Amid Public Outrage

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After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

Odisha govt to withdraws MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

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Odisha govt to withdraws MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

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