Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka)

Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka)

The Leader of the Opposition in the Sri Lanka is the politician who leads main opposition. This is the leader of the largest party not within the government, usually the leader of the second largest party in the Parliament. The post of Leader of the Opposition is a political office common in countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The current Leader of the Opposition is Ranil Wickremesinghe, leader of the United National Party.

Leader of the Opposition in the Sri Lanka

Those who have served as President or Prime Minister are indicated in "italics".

Leaders of the Opposition of the Parliament (House of Representatives) (1947 - 1972)

References

*"Parliament of Sri Lanka - Handbook of Parliament", [http://www.parliament.lk/handbook_of_parliament/prime_ministers.jsp Leaders of the Opposition]

ee also

*President of Sri Lanka
*Prime Minister of Sri Lanka


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