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The Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Netā) is an elected Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha who leads the official opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament of India. The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha is the parliamentary chairperson of the largest political party in the Rajya Sabha that is not in government.
The office holder ranks 7th in the Order of Precedence of India.




History


In the Rajya Sabha until 1969, the title of opposition leader only existed de facto and had no formal recognition, status or privilege. Later, the leader of the opposition was given official recognition and their salary and allowances was extended by the Act, 1977. Since then, the leader in the Rajya Sabha should satisfy three conditions, namely,

he should be a member of the House
of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and
be recognised by the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
In December 1969, the Congress Party (O) was recognised as the main opposition party in the parliament while its leader, Shyam Nandan Mishra plays the role of opposition leader. M. S. Gurupadaswamy was later elected the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha after Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra completed his tenure. However, Gurupadaswamy's appointment was declared with no formal announcement.




Role and responsibilities



The Leader of Opposition (LoP) looks at government policies formulated for the rights of minorities and demands debate and criticises the government if ruling party tries to avoid debates on such policy. LoP also debates on the country's foreign relations and trade when it poses security threats on the national security.




Privileges and salary


Opposition leaders plays a significant role in government policies and their implementation by the ruling party. Sometimes, opposition leaders questions government about the country's national security and development. After the constitution of India created a separate law on 1 November 1977 for opposition leaders, the salary was extended.




List of leaders of the opposition in Rajya Sabha


Following members have been the leaders of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha.




Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha


The Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Upar Netā) is an elected Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha who serves the deputy to opposition leader in the Upper House of the Parliament of India.




See also


Vice-President of India (Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha)
Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
Leader of the House in Lok Sabha
Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha




References






Further reading


Manisha, M. (2010–2011), Parliamentary Efficacy and the Role of the Opposition: A Comparative Study of the 2nd and 14th Lok Sabha (PDF), Rajya Sabha Fellowship for Parliamentary Studies, rajyasabha.nic.in

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