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  Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay chosen as leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly: All you need to know

  Kolkata | May 09, 2026 23:54 IST

  Sobhandeb 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 | February 21, 2026 11:09 IST

  The 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 | February 15, 2026 6:38 IST

  BJP 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 | February 11, 2026 22:57 IST

  Nirmala 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 | December 04, 2025 13:10 IST

  Russian 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 | February 27, 2025 14:52 IST

  AAP 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 | February 23, 2025 13:58 IST

  The 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 | February 20, 2025 16:38 IST

  The 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 | October 11, 2024 21:07 IST

  While 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 | September 10, 2024 16:04 IST

  Lok 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 | August 27, 2024 21:04 IST

  This 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 | August 20, 2024 7:22 IST

  Rahul 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 | July 17, 2024 16:40 IST

  Patel, 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 | July 12, 2024 14:35 IST

  Rishi 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 | June 30, 2024 22:38 IST

  Earlier, 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 | June 27, 2024 0:00 IST

  This 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 | June 26, 2024 17:27 IST

  This 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 | June 19, 2024 20:00 IST

  During 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 | June 13, 2024 20:00 IST

  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Rahul Gandhi become the Leader of Opposition?

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  DK Shivakumar, Shashi Tharoor bat for Rahul Gandhi as Parliament to get LoP after 10 years

  India | June 07, 2024 20:20 IST

  The post of the Leader of Opposition is vacant for past 10 years as all the opposition parties lacked to fulfil the criteria required. As Congress has got the numbers to make LoP, leaders are pitching for the Gandhi scion.