Can MPs Sacrifice Allowances to Fund Free Healthcare for Senior Citizens? By : Vijesh Nair Date : 19/12/2025 India's senior citizens may be eligible for free medical insurance as a result of the MPs' allowance compromise. Despite the fact that India's economy is one of the world's fastest-growing, thousands of elderly people continue to struggle for basic healthcare. Because they are unable to pay for medical care when they need it most, many elderly people, particularly those without family support, are left unattended. A growing public debate now raises a powerful question: what if Members of Parliament (MPs) voluntarily compromised a small portion of their allowances to support free medical insurance for senior citizens? A Question of Priorities Members of Parliament receive salaries, allowances, and benefits funded entirely by taxpayers’ money. These benefits are designed to help MPs perform their duties effectively, but critics argue that even a modest reduction...
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