How much cash do you need to purchase a legislator?

 After we received a number of queries from various quarters, we contacted the National Horse Exchange to get the latest rates for buying and selling legislators in various states*

All rates mentioned above are in INR crores

* Conditions apply

• These rates are independent of other privileges available and offers made on 'merit'
• Legislators can be purchased or sold at rates over and above the ones mentioned here
• In case of urgency such as a vote of confidence, these rates will be considered as the baseline price
• Karnataka MPs are the most expensive legislators in the country at the moment
• Bids made via hawala channels will also be entertained
• If legislators are to be purchased at rates above the one mentioned above, payments can be made in  installments within a time period of not more than a year