MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

New Delhi, December 5

Subsidies in Parliament canteens are set to go, with leaders cutting across party lines on Thursday agreeing to such a suggestion from Speaker Om Birla and asserting that it is not appropriate to provide such hefty concessions.

The waiver of subsidies will result in saving Rs 17 crore annually, sources said, adding many food items would cost almost double than the current prices once the decision comes into effect. Following a meeting the Speaker had with floor leaders of different parties of Business Advisory Committee, a decision was taken to do away with subsidies. — PTI

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