Leader Of Opposition
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Rahul Gandhi slams anti-paper leak bill, calls it band-aid when 'students need surgery' | Top Quotes
India | Jul 29, 2026, 07:51 PM ISTRahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, calling it a temporary fix to a systemic problem and arguing that students were demanding a complete overhaul of the examination system.
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Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay chosen as leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly: All you need to know
Kolkata | May 09, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTSobhandeb Chattopadhyay, 82, is one of Mamata Banerjee’s closest associates since the party was founded on Jan 1, 1998. He was the only MLA in the state assembly representing the party at that time.
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BJP protests Congress in Delhi, Mumbai over AI Summit chaos; black flags raised at Rahul's convoy
India | Feb 21, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTThe protest by the youth Congress during the AI Impact Summit was reportedly aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed India-US trade deal, which Rahul Gandhi opposed during the recent Budget session, claiming it was signed under external pressure.
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'Should respect Parliament's dignity': Nishikant Dubey targets Rahul over 'shabby' clothes
India | Feb 15, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTBJP MP Nishikant Dubey hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his choice of clothing in Parliament during an interview with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, saying the Leader of Opposition should maintain the dignity of Parliament through appropriate attire.
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Parliament Budget Session: Nirmala Sitharaman replies on Union Budget in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 11, 2026, 10:57 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman replied to the Union Budget debate in Lok Sabha, stressing bio-pharma and agriculture-focused measures in the 2026-27 Union Budget. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of “selling the nation” through the India-US trade deal.
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of blocking LoP meetings with foreign dignitaries: 'They are insecure'
India | Dec 04, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin will reach New Delhi today for his two-day India visit. It’s unclear whether he will meet the leaders of Opposition parties. However, no such meeting has been mentioned in the Russian President's itinerary in a notification released by the MEA.
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AAP MLA Atishi recognised as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
Delhi | Feb 27, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTAAP leader Atishi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, marking a significant shift in the political landscape following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation.
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Atishi named as LoP in AAP legislative party meeting, first woman to hold position in Delhi assembly
Delhi | Feb 23, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held the meeting of the legislative party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal and elected Atishi as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
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Who will be Leader of Opposition from AAP in Delhi Assembly? Take a look at probable names
Delhi | Feb 20, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTThe AAP is set to take on the role of opposition in the Delhi Assembly for the first time after its defeat to the BJP. With the new government in place, the focus has now shifted to the crucial position of the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
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'INDIA bloc should consider making LoP post rotational if Rahul Gandhi unable to...': BJP
India | Oct 11, 2024, 09:07 PM ISTWhile there was no word from the Congress on the BJP MP's remarks till the filing of this report, the RSP MP clarified that there was no such thinking in the INDIA bloc.
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Rahul Gandhi targets BJP, says ‘Fight (in India) is about Sikh rights, religious freedom’
News | Sep 10, 2024, 04:04 PM ISTLok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi lashed out at BJP over religious inequality in India. He said that the fight (in India) is about whether a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India, that's what the fight is about, and it is not just for Sikh, it is for all the religions.
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Rahul Gandhi's first foreign trip as LoP, to address Indian diaspora in US on September 8
India | Aug 27, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTThis would be Rahul Gandhi's first foreign visit since assuming the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha after the Congress won 99 out of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. He is expected to meet students and US lawmakers during his week-long trip.
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Rahul Gandhi highlights plight of gig workers, shares Uber ride experience | WATCH
India | Aug 20, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTRahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, emphasised the need for concrete policies to address their struggles, promising that Congress-led states would take action, with the I.N.D.I.A bloc ensuring nationwide implementation.
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Priti Patel, Gujarati descent leader, likely to replace Indian-origin Sunak as Leader of Opposition
World | Jul 17, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTPatel, whose parents hail from Gujarati-Ugandan heritage, has held positions as international development secretary and home secretary in previous Tory Cabinets led by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
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Rishi Sunak's first speech as Leader of Opposition in UK Parliament
News | Jul 12, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTRishi Sunak delivered a powerful maiden speech as the leader of the opposition in the House of Commons on July 9. Sunak began his speech by congratulating newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his victory. He further said ‘sorry’ and apologised to his party members who were not re-elected.
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'LoP is strongest democratic tool for every Indian, will raise voice in Parliament': Rahul Gandhi
India | Jun 30, 2024, 10:38 PM ISTEarlier, Rahul Gandhi said that it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise the NEET issue in the Parliament.
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Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: What powers will he have as LoP?
India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThis will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. This is also the first time after a gap of 10 years that there will be a Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of the Parliament.
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Lok Sabha Speaker recognises Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lower House
India | Jun 26, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTThis will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. Several leaders lauded and thanked Rahul Gandhi for accepting the position and hoped he would remain the voice of people in Parliament by raising their issues.
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Odisha: Former CM Naveen Patanaik elected as Leader of Opposition in assembly
India | Jun 19, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTDuring a meeting of BJD MLAs, Naveen Patnaik was elected as the leader of the opposition as well as the leader of the BJD Parliamentary Party. It is after 24 years that Naveen Patnaik is to participate in the state assembly not as chief minister.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Rahul Gandhi become the Leader of Opposition?
Kurukshetra | Jun 13, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTCoffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Rahul Gandhi become the Leader of Opposition?