CBI Chief To Poll Body Head, Rahul Gandhi Now Has A Say In Key Appointments
NDTV
Rahul Gandhi today took over as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha -- a position that was vacant for the past 10 years
As the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the appointment process for key officials such as the CBI director, the Chief Election Commissioners, National Human Rights Commission chairperson and the Chief Vigilance Commissioner.
Mr Gandhi today took over as Leader of the Opposition in the lower House -- a position that was vacant for the past 10 years because no Opposition party met the minimum strength criterion for the post. In the past two Lok Sabhas, Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were leaders of the Congress in the House.
On the selection panels for most of these appointments, the government has a 2-1 advantage, as it comprises the Prime Minister and a Union Minister. But as Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gandhi will have a say.
