LS speaker urges MPs to allocate Rs 1 cr from MPLADS fund for coronavirus relief

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday requested MPs to allocate Rs 1 crore from their MPLADS fund to local authorities to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

The country is passing through a tough phase due to COVID-19 and "as public representatives, it is our duty to stand with the people", Birla said in a letter to all Lok Sabha members.

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He urged the parliamentarians to allocate the Rs 1 crore to local authorities in their respective constituencies.

Birla has already announced to give his one month's salary to the Prime Minister Relief Fund.