Revive MPLAD scheme in its true spirit and release funds, Om Birla urged Updated: Updated: May 27, 2021 17:27 IST The amounts are “only way” by which MPs can truly help constituents in the hour of grief and extreme need, says Cong. leader. Share Article Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha. File | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA The amounts are “only way” by which MPs can truly help constituents in the hour of grief and extreme need, says Cong. leader. Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to restart the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme and make MPLAD funds available to MPs.