Sir: Our MPs are getting Rs 15,000 as telephone allowance. With 245 Rajya Sabha MPs and 545 Lok Sabha MPs, the amount comes to whooping Rs 11,850,000! When unlimited calls and data are available for Rs 399 only, why this colossal wastage? This money can be used for better infrastructure, or, for defense, or for any other ‘Acchay din’ programme! It’s a cruel joke on honest, sincere tax payers. SHARAD ASGAONKAR Mumbai, India Published in Daily Times, August 7th 2017.