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Leader of the Opposition (LoP)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A recognized position in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha if the opposition party secures at least 10% of total seats. The LoP leads critiques of government policies, demands accountability, and can serve on selection panels (e.g., for CBI Director, Lokpal appointments). The LoP is vital for healthy democracy, ensuring checks and offering alternative viewpoints. Absent the seat threshold, no official LoP is recognized, weakening oversight. The concept underscores the parliamentary principle of government by discussion and debate, demanding that the executive remain responsive to a credible, structured opposition. Its efficacy depends on the party’s internal discipline and the presiding officers’ impartiality.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

Who can remove the President of India from office?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?