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Leader of Opposition's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG

The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General has said.

Congress forms shadow cabinet committees after denial of LoP status

Unfazed by denial of the Leader of the Opposition status in Lok Sabha, Congress has formed several Shadow Cabinet committees.

Delhi HC to hear PIL on LoP on 15 October

The Delhi High court today deferred to 15 October the hearing on a PIL seeking a direction to the Speaker to appoint Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha.

Govt Vs judiciary: Why the SC must back off and not encroach on executive domain

The confrontation that's brewing between executive and judiciary is partly because in the last 25 years the judiciary encroached onto executive space, aided by weak coalition governments who failed to assert themselves

Speaker defends decision on LoP, says SC made no observations against her

In a significant development, the Supreme Court had yesterday decided to go into the issue of interpreting the provision of LoP in Lok Sabha in the matter of selection of statutory bodies when there is no recognised LoP.

Govt should reconsider stand on LoP status to Cong, says Manish Tewari

The Congress Friday said the government should reconsider its position on having a leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, as the Supreme Court questioned the Narendra Modi government on the issue.

Speaker's decision on LoP status unfair and blatantly partisan: Congress

Congress reacted sharply to Sumitra Mahajan's decision rejecting the LoP status in Lok Sabha and said it is "unfair and blatantly paritisan".

BJP backs AG's opinion, says Cong will have to be content without LoP post

BJP today said Congress may have to be content without the Leader of the Opposition's post in the Lok Sabha as it will be difficult for Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to give it to Congress after she sought an opinion from the Attorney General on the issue.

Rail budget 2014: Furious TMC loses plot, joins Cong in berating Modi sarkar

A strong contingent of TMC MPs created a ruckus inside the House. Their demand which was to 'withdraw the budget’ was a fairly impossible one for any government to grant.

Sonia Gandhi holds meeting over LoP issue with Cong MPs

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday held a meeting with party MPs in Lok Sabha over the LoP issue.