De recognition of Shri Mallikarjun Kharge as Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-02072026-274005 EXTRAORDINARY PART I-Section 1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 194] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026/ASHADHA 11, 1948 MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd July, 2026 F. No. 8/1/2026-ME.— In pursuance of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 (No. 33 of 1977), the Central Government 4955 GI/2026 hereby notifies that consequent upon the expiry of his term of office as a Member of the Council of States on 25th June, 2026, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has ceased to be the Leader of the Opposition in the Council of States with effect from 26th June, 2026. NIKUNJA BIHARI DHAL, Secy.