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Aakash Om TrivediAIR 73· 2929

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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.

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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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Main Body

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

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Conclusion

We shadows cabinet model will strengthen LoP further

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Topper

Aakash Om Trivedi

AIR 732929

Subject & Paper

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Topic

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

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Role of Opposition in Parliament

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