Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha

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.

In the Rajya Sabha until 1969, the title of opposition leader only existed de facto and had no formal recognition, status or privilege.

M. S. Gurupadaswamy was later elected the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha after Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra completed his tenure.

[3] After the constitution of India created a separate law on 1 November 1977 for opposition leaders, the salary was extended.

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Upar Netā) is an elected Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha who serves the deputy to opposition leader in the Upper House of the Parliament of India.