What is the work of a MLA?

A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district (constituency) to the legislature of State government in the Indian system of government. Only a Member of the Legislative Assembly can work as a minister for more than 6 months.

How do MLAs represent people?

From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). You would have noticed that people stand for elections in the name of different parties. These MLAs, therefore, belong to different political parties.

Who is an MLA Class 8?

MLAs are elected directly by voting, from a set of candidates who stands in their respective constituencies. Candidate who secures the maximum number of votes is declared a winner and becomes the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).

Are MLAs ministers?

They have separate offices. A Legislative Assembly is a place where all the MLAs, whether from the ruling party or from the opposition meet to discuss various things. Hence, some MLAs have dual responsibilities: one as an MLA and the other as a minister.

How much do MLA earn?

Chief ministers, MLAs and MLCs

State	CM Basic Pay per month (excluding other emoluments and allowances)
Chhattisgarh	₹230,000 (US$3,100) (+Salary received as MLA)
Punjab	₹230,000 (US$3,100) (+Salary received as MLA)
Goa	₹220,000 (US$2,900) (+Salary received as MLA)
Bihar	₹215,000 (US$2,900) (+Salary received as MLA/MLC)

Why do we need MLA?

Why Use MLA? Using MLA Style properly makes it easier for readers to navigate and comprehend a text through familiar cues that refer to sources and borrowed information. Editors and instructors also encourage everyone to use the same format so there is consistency of style within a given field.