Middle East Crisis: Eshan Juman Requests 20% Salary Deduction for Six Months

Title: Middle East Crisis: Eshan Juman Requests 20% Salary Deduction for Six Months

Content: The Member of Parliament for Constituency No. 3 (Port-Louis East/Port-Louis Maritime) announced on his Facebook page this Sunday that he has requested the National Assembly's finance department to deduct 20% from his base salary as a Member of Parliament for a period of six months starting from April 2026.

He explained that this action is primarily symbolic, yet sincere, to contribute, however modestly, to the solidarity efforts regarding the crisis in the Middle East.

According to a June 16, 2025 article from Défi Quotidien, a Member of Parliament earns approximately Rs 159,000 per month, excluding benefits. In addition, there is an allowance of Rs 14,100 for a clerk.

Here is Ehsan Juman's post:

Middle East Crisis

During an event organized by the Port Louis municipality this morning in my constituency, I announced in my speech a personal initiative in a spirit of solidarity towards our population affected by the effects of the crisis in the Middle East.

Aware of the seriousness of the situation and the human suffering it causes, I have requested the finance department of the National Assembly to implement a 20% deduction from my base salary for a period of six months, starting in April.

This gesture is meant to be primarily symbolic, but sincere, to contribute, however modestly, to the efforts of solidarity.