With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements regarding the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha: 1. The post of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was officially recognized for the first time in 1969. 2. To be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition, a party must have at least 10% of the total strength of the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 779
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was recognized for the first time in 1969, and Ram Subhag Singh became the first Leader of the Opposition. Statement 2 is correct: Under the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, the largest opposition party must have at least 10% of the total seats (i.e., 55 seats in the Lok Sabha) to get official recognition as the Leader of the Opposition.