Expression of dissent is central to the functioning of the Parliament. In light of this, discuss the role of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in India's parliamentary system. (Answer in 150 words)

Leader of Opposition is the head of numerically largest opposition party in Parliament or state assemblies. [Statutory Position]: (i) Cabinet Minister rank as per Leader of Opposition Act, 1977. [Central to Functioning of Parliamentary System]: (i) Opposes and controls Government to ensure limited Government & rule of law. Examples: Farm laws, GST hickups. (ii) Ensures Checks & Balances to ensure legislative control on executive authority. Examples: Passes adjournment censure motions. (iii) Promotes Debate on key values & legislative proposals. Examples: Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam (108th Amendment).

[Role of Leader of Opposition]: (i) Advances Interest of Opposition to counter government agenda & ensure good debates. (ii) Deliberative Democracy: Promoted by strong LoP. Examples: AB Vajpayee. (iii) Shadow Cabinet to take over if government falls (Article 75(3)). (iv) Part of Committees to scrutinise government action and finances. Examples: Public Accounts Committee. (v) Good Governance: By ensuring self-act fairly & for all citizens. Leader of Opposition is a crucial part of Indian Parliamentary system and promotes checks & balance which is part of basic structure (Kesari Swaraj Kguarday).