{"id":302394,"date":"2024-06-27T18:49:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=302394"},"modified":"2024-06-27T18:49:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:19:46","slug":"leader-of-opposition-lop-post-in-lok-sabha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/leader-of-opposition-lop-post-in-lok-sabha\/","title":{"rendered":"Leader of Opposition (LoP) Post in Lok Sabha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Source<\/strong>\u2013 This post on<strong> Leader of Opposition (LoP) Post in Lok Sabha<\/strong> has been created based on the article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/lop-post-after-10-years-congress-9416961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Why a Leader of Opposition post after 10 years, and why it matters&#8221;<\/a><\/strong> published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 27 June 2024.<\/p>\n<h2>Why in the news?<\/h2>\n<p>After 10 years, the Lok Sabha will have a Leader of the Opposition. Congress party won 99 seats in the recent general elections.<\/p>\n<h2>About Leader of Opposition (LoP) Post in Lok Sabha<\/h2>\n<p>1. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">akin to a shadow Prime Minister<\/span>. The post was established by the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Importance of the LoP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>i) He\/she acts as the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">main voice of the Opposition<\/span> in the Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n<p>ii) He\/ she is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ready to take over if the current government resigns<\/span> or is defeated.<\/p>\n<p>iii) He\/she helps <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House<\/span> by holding the government accountable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Appointment Criteria:<\/strong> The LoP is the<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> leader of the largest opposition party with the greatest numerical strength in the Lok Sabha<\/span>. Traditionally, the party must have at least one-tenth of the total seats in the Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>i) Serves on high-powered committees for key appointments (e.g., CBI Director, Chief Information Commissioner).<\/p>\n<p>ii) Sits in the front row in the House and during ceremonial occasions.<\/p>\n<p>iii) \u00a0Engages in debates, ensuring the government is held accountable.<\/p>\n<p>iv) Strengthens the Opposition&#8217;s position in Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>v) Reinforces internal party support and accountability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Impact on Governance:<\/strong> The LoP plays a<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> crucial role in maintaining checks and balances within the parliamentary system<\/span>. This also enhances the democratic process by providing a structured platform for opposition.<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0After 10 years, Congress secured 99 seats, enabling the appointment of Rahul Gandhi as the LoP. Before Rahul Gandhi, the last LoP was <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sushma Swaraj<\/span> (2009-2014). Other notable leaders who have held the post include <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">L.K. Advani<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sonia Gandhi,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sharad Pawar<\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rajiv Gandhi<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus: Polity and nation<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source\u2013 This post on Leader of Opposition (LoP) Post in Lok Sabha has been created based on the article &#8220;Why a Leader of Opposition post after 10 years, and why it matters&#8221; published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 27 June 2024. Why in the news? 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