Arguments against

Because, the post of Leader of the Opposition can go only to the leader of a political party and not to the leader of an alliance, whether formed before the election or after, it would be “highly irregular” to give the post to the leader of any party in the current Lok Sabha as no party meets the minimum requirement of seats. Besides, public funds are involved as the Leader of the Opposition enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister with all attendant perks and benefits.