Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha
| Leader of the Opposition of Rajya Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Rājya Sabhā ke Vipakṣa ke Netā | |
Logo of the Rajya Sabha | |
since 16 February 2021 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Type | Leader of the Opposition |
| Status | Parliamentary Chairman of the Opposition Party |
| Abbreviation | LoP |
| Reports to | Parliament of India |
| Residence | 10, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi |
| Seat | Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Nominator | MPs of the Official Opposition in the Council of States |
| Appointer | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Term length | 5 years (renewable) |
| Inaugural holder | Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra (1969–1971) |
| Formation | 1969 |
| Deputy | Deputy Leader of Opposition |
| Salary | ₹330,000 (US$3,900) (excl. allowances) per month |
| Website | sansad |
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. The leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha is the parliamentary chairperson of the largest political party in the Rajya Sabha that is not in government.
The office holder ranks 7th in the Order of Precedence of India.