There is an uncertainty over selection of a formally recognised Opposition party and the Leader of Opposition in the 17th Lok Sabha. There is no provision in the Constitution or in the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure in regard to the recognition of the LoP. By convention, an Opposition party can claim to have a… Continue reading Qualifying for Leader of the Opposition
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Denial of LoP status to Congress illegal, can be challenged in court: Abhishek Singhvi
Congress leader has said that the single largest party in Lok Sabha deserves the post of Leader of Opposition(LoP).He alleged that the rule cited to deny the LoP post to Congress was unconstitutional. Leader of Opposition is a statutory office provided for in the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act,1977. The… Continue reading Denial of LoP status to Congress illegal, can be challenged in court: Abhishek Singhvi
Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend Lokpal meet
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has refused to attend the meeting of the Lokpal selection committee as a special invitee.He said that this category does not grant him any rights of participation in the selection process and there is no provision for a special invitee in the lokpal act. He also said that the government… Continue reading Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend Lokpal meet
