Nitish Kumar’s Oath: In Bihar, Nitish Kumar has resigned from the post of Chief Minister. Now, Samrat Choudhary will take the helm as the new Chief Minister of Bihar. For the first time in the history of Bihar, the Chief Minister will be from the BJP. On the other hand, Nitish Kumar has been a subject of considerable discussion these days. Except for a single year in between, he had occupied the Chief Minister’s chair continuously since 2005.
He will now remain fully active in politics as a member of the Upper House—that is, the Rajya Sabha. Consequently, a question arises in people’s minds: Nitish Kumar has stepped down as Chief Minister, but how much monthly salary will he receive now? Will he be able to avail the benefits of a pension as a former Chief Minister while simultaneously serving as a Member of Parliament? You can find details regarding this in the article below.
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How much salary did Nitish Kumar receive while serving as CM?
When Nitish Kumar was serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar, he was paid a monthly salary of approximately ₹2.15 lakh. In addition to this, he received various perks and facilities, such as a government bungalow, security arrangements, staff support, and comprehensive medical facilities.
How much pension will he receive after stepping down?
Even after stepping down as Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar will continue to be eligible for pension benefits. Based on his extensive political experience, he could receive a monthly pension. The amount of this pension depends on the number of years he served in public office.
According to the rules, no individual can draw two types of income from the government—specifically, a salary and a pension—simultaneously. Since Nitish Kumar has now become a Member of the Rajya Sabha, he will receive a salary in his capacity as an MP, and his pension as a former Chief Minister will be temporarily suspended.
How much salary will he receive as an MP?
Did you know that after becoming a Member of the Rajya Sabha, he will receive a monthly salary? He will receive a monthly salary of approximately ₹1.24 to ₹1.25 lakh, along with a daily allowance of ₹2,500 during parliamentary sessions.
Furthermore, he will be entitled to additional monthly allowances comprising ₹75,000 for constituency expenses, ₹50,000 for staff salaries, and ₹25,000 for stationery. To receive a pension, an individual is required to submit a written declaration confirming that they do not currently hold any other government post. That is precisely why Nitish Kumar’s pension will be withheld for the time being, due to his failure to fulfil this condition.