The leader of the opposition is the parliamentary chairperson of the largest political party in the Lok Sabha that is not in government (provided that said political party has at least 10% of the seats in the Lok Sabha).

[3] In the Lok Sabha until 1969, there was a de facto opposition leader with no formal recognition, status or privilege.

Later, the leader of the opposition was given official recognition, and their salary and allowances were extended by the Act of 1977.

[4] Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed leader of the opposition in India's parliament, filling a post that had been empty for a decade.

[5] Fraction of time of holding LoP by party (as of August 2024) The deputy leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha (IAST: Lok Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Upar Netā) is an elected Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha who serves the deputy to opposition leader in the Lower House of the Parliament of India.