Appreciate the editorial punch on NT giving vent to disappointment of voters on bonanza to MLA's .Last time Parikar enhanced by a whooping amount with mild feeble , protests Pramod has augumented largesse way beyond Emphasis missed on free postage , water, electricity ,inverters worth 5 lakhs ,office attendants, stationery, grants for celebration of National days , free travel by road, air , train with attendant usually a family member, medical treatment in private hospitals includes overseas, hotel and daily allowances, ,drivers, daily allowances with subsidised food for half a day for , double pensions as an MLA & MP. Medical reimbursement above Rs 20K for cancer patient was taxed and so are other allowances too. All these so called emolunents are tax free.Morarji protested on pensions vehemently grabbing headlines in National press but quietly enjoyed the benefits .My colleague Felicio Bab refused to draw freedom fighters pensions even to institute an award for Konkanni, as he opined it against his principles .The privilege to grant status of Minister for pension to Rane is unprecedented.Reginaldo in his analogy of sports grants is silent how the enhancement could meet delayed monthly , pittance of Rs 2000 .compared with daily allowances of Rs 4000 The Democracy is of the politicians , by the politicians for the politicians.They are now the envy of kings and princes of pre Independent India. Wonder why every one rightly aspires to be politician as a career that needs to educational qualifications, experience but sources recoverable with interests .Pension granted at full rate after continues service of 33 years unlike attending assembly sessions for less than a month and be paid for a full year . Nelson Lopes Chnchinim .
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