K'taka blocks 21 MLAs' salaries over office of profit charge
The Karnataka Assembly on Monday ordered that the salaries of 21 Congress MLAs be withheld following office of profit allegations against them. The MLAs reportedly were drawing salaries over and above their allowances after being appointed as chairpersons of various state-run boards. They were reportedly given allowances for house rent, medical, and travel, in addition to their salaries.