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Politics
MP MLA Gives Up 10 Months Salary
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 04:48 PM
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Madhya Pradesh MLA Kamleshwar Dodiyar has decided to forgo his salary and allowances for 10 months to pursue higher education. He has written to the Assembly Speaker in this regard.
In a remarkable decision, Sailana MLA Kamleshwar Dodiyar has chosen to relinquish his salary and allowances for a period of 10 months. This move is aimed at facilitating his pursuit of higher education, specifically an LLM degree. By forgoing his entitlements, Dodiyar demonstrates his commitment to personal and professional growth. The MLA's decision has been formally communicated to the Assembly Speaker through a letter. This gesture underscores the importance of education and self-improvement, even for public figures. Dodiyar's decision is likely to inspire others to prioritize knowledge and skill acquisition.