Agartala, Jan. 15 -- On the final day of its three-day session, the Tripura Legislative Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday approving a significant increase in salaries, allowances, and pensions for the Chief Minister, Ministers, and MLAs.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath introduced the bill, which proposes an almost 100% hike in remuneration.

Under the revised structure, the Chief Minister will now receive a monthly salary of Rs 97,000, along with a sumptuary allowance of Rs 13,000.

Ministers and the Leader of the Opposition will be entitled to Rs 95,000 as salary, plus an allowance of Rs 12,000. MLAs will draw Rs 93,000 monthly, in addition to a Rs 12,000 allowance.

During the debate, Leader of the Opposition Jitendra C...