The Salaries Of India's Ruling Elite, Including The President And PM

By siliconindia | Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 14:16 Hrs

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar

Annual Salary: 11, 94,000

Monthly Salary: 99,500

Nitish Kumar who became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 2005 is known for initiating developmental activities and taking steps to curb crime in Bihar. He started his political career by participating in Jayaprakash Narayan’s movement in the 70’s. He receives a monthly salary of 99, 500 as the chief minister of Bihar.

Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka

Annual Salary: 3, 60,000

Monthly Salary: 30,000

Siddaramaiah is the 22^nd chief minister of Karnataka. He resumed office on 13^th May 2013. He had served two stints as the deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. He started his political career after being spotted by Najunda Swamy in a district court where he was working as a junior legal practioner. He takes home a monthly salary of 30, 000.