Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- In a significant development, the Odisha government initiated steps to withdraw the proposed bill for increasing the salaries of MLAs on Thursday.

The process to roll back the MLA salary hike bill began in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The Assembly Secretary has formally communicated with all members of the House regarding the move through a letter.

According to official sources, a notice in this regard has been received from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The minister has expressed an intent to withdraw the bill on the salary increment of legislators.

The development indicates a shift in the State government's stance on the proposed pay hike, though detailed reasons behind the decision are ...