Leader of the Opposition (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.
Leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka ශ්රී ලංකා විපක්ෂ නායක இலங்கை எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவர் | |
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Incumbent Sajith Premadasa since 3 January 2020 | |
Style | The Honourable |
Appointer | Parliament of Sri Lanka |
Term length | While leader of the largest political party in Parliament that is not in government |
Inaugural holder | N. M. Perera |
Formation | 14 October 1947 |
Politics of Sri Lanka |
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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.
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