Rahul Gandhi: The 18th Lok Sabha’s first parliamentary session convened on June 24. All political leaders and parties, both the opposition and the ruling party, are debating their decisions at this time.The appointment of Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is the most significant of these.Let us inform you that, in his twenty years in politics, Rahul Gandhi has attained a constitutional role for the first time.He has previously held a number of positions within the Congress party and as a member of the Lok Sabha. Given the circumstances, let us tell you the significance of the Leader of the Opposition position in the Lok Sabha and the duties that accompany it.
Significant Role Assigned to Rahul Gandhi
‘India Block’ has assigned a significant task to Rahul Gandhi, the former national president of the Congress and a member of the Lok Sabha for the fifth term, from 2004 until 2024. In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi was appointed Leader of the Opposition. Protem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab received a letter from Congress Parliamentary Board President Sonia Gandhi in this regard, and he accepted it.
Allow us to emphasize the importance of the Leader of the Opposition role, which is akin to that of a Cabinet Minister.This position’s leader is compensated with a salary, benefits, and other allowances comparable to those of a Union Minister. In addition, there will be heightened security, complimentary air and train transportation, government vehicles, and other amenities available.
New Powers as Leader of the Opposition
In addition to the typical MP’s powers, Rahul Gandhi, who was chosen to be the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, would now have other significant rights and powers. Rahul Gandhi will now be a member of the committee that chooses the Chief Election Commissioner and two additional Election Commission members in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition.
In addition, Rahul Gandhi will now be on the committee that chooses the director of the ED-CBI, the head of the NHRC, and the commissioner of central Vigilance and Central Information. Rahul Gandhi will now have a say in these significant appointments in such a scenario, and PM Modi will need to speak with him about it.
Gandhi Family Legacy
As the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is now the third member of the Gandhi family to hold this role. Rajiv Gandhi, his father, was the Leader of the Opposition before, having served in that capacity from December 18, 1989, to December 24, 1990. From October 13, 1999, to February 6, 2004, his mother Sonia Gandhi served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Early Political Career and Victories
Discussions and critiques of Rahul Gandhi’s political career are many. Among the various charges made against him is nepotism. But with all of this, Rahul Gandhi, an Amethi native, emerged victorious in the 2004 Lok Sabha election. Following this, he joined the group as the NSUI and Youth Congress in-charge and served as the representative for Amethi in the Lok Sabha in 2009 and 2014.
He was defeated by Amethi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and Rahul Gandhi won the Kerala seat of Wayanad. As of right now, Rahul Gandhi will represent Rae Bareli, his ancestral seat, in 2024. Being chosen as the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha raises Rahul Gandhi’s profile in his political career. There is a suggestion that Rahul Gandhi’s political stature has been steadily rising as a result of his ability to successfully connect with the people during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. It will be interesting to watch how seriously Rahul Gandhi handles his position in the future under such circumstances.
