Which is the opposition party in Lok Sabha?
Which is the opposition party in Lok Sabha?
The single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha is the Indian National Congress with 52 seats (three seats below the required 55).
Which was the largest opposition party in the first Lok Sabha?
In December 1969, the Congress Party (O) was recognised as the main opposition party in the parliament while its leader, Ram Subhag Singh plays the role of opposition leader.
What is the opposition of party?
The opposition is formed by the largest party or coalition of parties that does not have the support of the majority of members in the House of Representatives. The opposition is sometimes called the alternative government because it could form government if it was to win the support of the majority of members.
Which party has formed the government in the 16th Lok Sabha?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (of the NDA) achieved an absolute majority with 282 seats out of 543, 166 seats more than in the previous 15th Lok Sabha. Its PM candidate Narendra Modi took office on 26 May 2014 as the 14th prime minister of India.
Who is the leader of opposition in loksabha?
Leader of the Opposition (India)
| Leaders of the Opposition of India | |
|---|---|
| Emblem of India | |
| Incumbent Mallikarjun Kharge (in Rajya Sabha) Vacant (in Lok Sabha) | |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Appointer | While leader of the largest politicial party that is not in government |
Who are the opposition party in the parliament?
State Legislative Assemblies
| State/UT | Opposition Leader | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka (list) | Siddaramaiah | INC |
| Kerala (list) | V. D. Satheesan | INC |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kamal Nath | INC |
| Maharashtra | Devendra Fadnavis | BJP |
What is ruling and opposition party?
The political party that has the majority is called the ruling party and all other members are called the opposition. For example, the Legislative Assembly of the state of Himachal Pradesh has 68 MLA constituencies.