Leader_of_the_Opposition_(Sri_Lanka)

Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka)

Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka)

Parliamentary position of Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in Parliament that is not a part of the government. This is usually the leader of the second-largest party in Parliament.

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Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa has been the incumbent Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament since 3 January 2020. He was officially sworn in on 20 August 2020, after the Speaker announced his appointment in parliament.[1][2]

Privileges of office

Salary

In 2016, the Leader of the Opposition received a salary month and other entitlements of a Member of Parliament.[3]

Other privileges

The leader of the opposition is entitled to an official residence, office, transport and security equal that of a Cabinet Minister.[4][5]

Order of precedence

In the Sri Lankan order of precedence, the leader of the opposition is ranked at the level of a Cabinet Minister in the order of precedence.

Leaders of the Opposition (1947–present)

Parties

  Lanka Sama Samaja Party   Sri Lanka Freedom Party   United National Party   Tamil United Liberation Front   Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi   Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna   Samagi Jana Balawegaya

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References

  1. [1]
    Srinivasan, Meera (5 December 2019). "Sajith Premadasa named Opposition leader in Sri Lanka". The Hindu.
  2. [2]
    "Sri Lanka : Speaker to officially announce appointment of Opposition Leader when parliament convenes in January". www.colombopage.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-06.
  3. [3]
    Of Ministers’ Salaries And Parliamentary Perks
  4. [4]
    No official residence for Opposition Leader
  5. [5]
    Sampanthan finally gets official residence!

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