Rahul Gandhi’s leadership as the head of an assertive opposition, challenging the BJP and regional parties, signifies a strategic shift in Indian politics. With a focus on governance issues, his appointment as leader of opposition in Lok Sabha heralds a new era of political confrontation and accountability. In the meeting, Kharge had personally pushed the issue by telling Rahul that he was anyway playing the key role of mediation and coordination, and had gained the desired experience to take up the formal post.