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.
Introduction
LoP is a statutory position through Leader of Opposition Act. India Parliament saw new LoP in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in form of Rahul Gandhi
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Role of Leader of Opposition: 1) Scrutinised government policies and provide for alternate opinion - Criticism of Aadvani scheme 2) Bring out common may issue by being voice to voiceless - Highlight man-made crisis 3) Bring opposition party together to oppose government policy and bill - Weigh all demand for IPC 4) Committees: assist them by providing expertise in Public Account committee 5) Ensure executive accountability towards parliament - Unemployed crisis highlight 6) Bring out new law as private member bill - Cannaijgt - Memorial policy 7) Alternate policy session to government - Demand for caste census 8) Consensus building on issue on National Security - Bangladesh crisis support to India policy of allow sheikh Hasina naming
Conclusion
We shadows cabinet model will strengthen LoP further
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Aakash Om Trivedi
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Powers and Privileges
Role of Opposition in Parliament
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