What is the significance of the Leader of Opposition in the Indian parliamentary system? How does the role of the opposition contribute to the checks and balances in a democracy?

Role of opposition in contributing to check and balances: (1) Engaging in constructive debate on legislations so that laws are broad based and include concerns of all sections. (2) Acts as a safety valve in democracy as opposition's voice promotes discussion in house. (3) Brings forward the voice of people and marginalised sections. (4) Key role in committee: Parliamentarity committees are based on proportional representation, where opposition plays a key role. (5) Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is conventionally from opposition. Issues: (1) Unscrupulous disruptions in budget enquiry disparities (2) Guillotinary of budget per disparities The role of LoP and opposition needs strengthening by allocating their proper time of discussion.