New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was declared the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. This decision was announced by Congress Party General Secretary KC Venugopal after a meeting of opposition floor leaders at Party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi. This marks the first time in ten years that the lower house of Parliament will have a Leader of Opposition since the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came to power in 2014.
Key Points:
- Decision Announcement: KC Venugopal announced Rahul Gandhi’s appointment after a meeting at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence.
- Historical Context: First Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha in ten years.
- Letter to Pro-tem Speaker: Venugopal informed pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab of the appointment via a letter.
- Congress Resolution: Post-Lok Sabha election, Congress had resolved to appoint Rahul Gandhi as LoP in Parliament.
This decision ends the suspense surrounding the opposition’s choice for the LoP in the Lok Sabha.
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