Congress chief resumes the role after taking oath as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been formally recognised as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha after being re-elected to the Upper House and taking oath on Monday.
Kharge’s previous term as a Rajya Sabha member ended on June 25, following which he ceased to hold the position of Leader of Opposition. After his re-election with effect from June 26, Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan accorded him recognition as the Leader of Opposition under the provisions of the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.
Kharge took oath as a Rajya Sabha member in the Chairman’s chamber on Monday.
According to a Rajya Sabha bulletin issued by Secretary-General P.C. Mody, Kharge’s recognition as Leader of Opposition is effective from June 26, 2026.
“Consequent upon the expiry of his term of office as a member of the Rajya Sabha on June 25, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge ceased to be the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha w.e.f. June 26, 2026.
“On his re-election to the Rajya Sabha, w.e.f. June 26, 2026, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha has accorded recognition to Mallikarjun Kharge, Member and Leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) in Rajya Sabha, as the Leader of Opposition w.e.f. June 26, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, and for all purposes of the said Act,” the bulletin stated.
Kharge continues to lead the Congress in the Upper House, with his reappointment ensuring continuity in the party’s parliamentary leadership during the ongoing session.
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