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Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha | |
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Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Netā | |
since 16 February 2021 | |
Residence | New Delhi |
Appointer | While parliamentary chairperson of the largest political party in the Rajya Sabha that is not in government |
Term length | 5 years |
Inaugural holder | Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra (1969–1971) |
Deputy | Pramod Tiwari, INC (13 March 2023-Incumbent) |
Salary | ₹330,000 (US$4,000) (excl. allowances) per month |
Website | rajyasabha |
The Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Netā) is an elected Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha who leads the official opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament of India. The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha is the parliamentary chairperson of the largest political party in the Rajya Sabha that is not in government.
The office holder ranks 7th in the Order of Precedence of India.