Kangana Ranaut Says ‘MP Salary Not Enough to Run Home’ After Becoming Member of Parliament

Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress turned Member of Parliament (MP), has stirred up political discussions with her candid remarks about the financial challenges of being an MP

Elected as a BJP MP from the Mandi seat in Himachal Pradesh in 2024, Kangana has labeled politics as a "very expensive hobby," emphasizing that the MP salary of approximately ₹124 lakh per month is insufficient for living expenses.

She expressed dissatisfaction with receiving "panchayat level problems" from constituents, highlighting that area visits in her constituency incur significant costs due to long travel distances

Kangana pointed out that many MPs supplement their income through business or law practices to manage expenses, suggesting that politics alone is not financially sustainable

Despite her successful background as a filmmaker, writer, and Padma Shri recipient, Kangana had anticipated a ministerial position due to her contributions and the challenging seat she won

She declared assets worth ₹915 crore during the 2024 elections but still views the MP position as financially disadvantageous.

Kangana referenced former Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar, noting that even those before her continued their professional work alongside their political roles

Her comments have sparked debates about the financial realities and expectations of political careers, particularly for those coming from successful non-political backgrounds