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Aditya MathurAIR 98· 2929

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अनुच्छेद की अभिव्यक्ति संसद के कामकाज का केंद्रीय तत्व है। इसके आलोक में, भारत की संसदीय व्यवस्था में विपक्ष के नेता (LoP) की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) 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)

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Introduction

Leader of Opposition is the head of numerically largest opposition party in Parliament or state assemblies.

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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 Counter Govt to ensure limited government & rule of law. Eg Form laws, GST hickapi (ii) Ensures checks & balances to ensure legislative control on executive functions. Eg Passes adjournment, censure motions. (iii) Promotes Debate on key policies & legislate proposals. Eg Navi Shakti Vanden Adhiniyam (106th Amendment) Role of Leader of Opposition: (i) Advances Interest of Opposition to lower govt agenda & ensure good debate. (ii) Deliberative Democracy: Promoted by strong LoP. Eg AB Vajpayee. (iii) Shadow Cabinet to take over govt if it falls (Article 75(3)). (iv) Part of committees to scrutinize govt action & finances. Eg Public Accounts Committee. (v) Good Governance: By ensuring self act fairly & for all citizens. Leader of Opposition is a crucial part of Indian Parliament estuary system and protects checks & balances which is part of Basic Structure (Kem Savaya figuracay)

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Aditya Mathur

AIR 982929

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Structure and Functioning

Leader of Opposition

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