How much does your Lutyens MP cost you?

As the Lok Sabha braces for its critical debate on the Lokpal bill next Tuesday, ponder the price our parliamentarians exact. Start with accommodation. Most MPs live in or around Lutyens Delhi. Estimated real estate value? It's Rs 300-700 crore, depending on the size of the bungalow. Ministers- and we have 77, including ministers of state - obviously get the biggest plots. Many of our 543 LS and 250 Rajya Sabha MPs are multimillionaires and perfectly capable of owning their homes, saving the exchequer a tidy sum. 

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