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Official Opposition is a term used to designate the political party which has secured the largest number of seats in the Lower House of parliament (Lok Sabha) but is not a part of the ruling party or coalition.
A political party is officially accorded the status of an opposition party in Lok Sabha, only if it secures at least 10 percent of the seats.
Oppositions from 1952
- 1977 - 1980: Indian National Congress
- 1989 - 1991: Indian National Congress
- 1991 - 1998:
- 1998 - 2004: Indian National Congress
- 2004 - 2009: Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2009- : Bharatiya Janata Party
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