In order to get formal recognition, the party must have at least 10% of total membership of the Legislative Assembly.

The opposition's main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public.

[2] The role of the opposition in legislature is basically to check the excesses of the ruling or dominant party, and not to be totally antagonistic.

There are actions of the ruling party which may be beneficial to the masses and opposition is expected to support such steps.

They are expected to alert the population and the Government on the content of any bill, which is not in the best interests of the country.