Office of the Leader of the Opposition of Parliament

Empowering democratic discourse in Sri Lanka, the Office of the Leader of the Opposition provides essential resources and support to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Members of Parliament as they represent citizen interests and uphold parliamentary accountability.

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Our Vision, Mission & Objectives

The Office of the Leader of the Opposition is guided by clear principles that shape our work and commitment to Sri Lanka's democratic governance.

Vision
To be the excellent facilitator in keeping the government in check
Mission
To serve as the constitutional guardian of democratic accountability by ensuring democratic choice through the parliamentary process, upholding national sovereignty, promoting equity and inclusiveness, providing early warning on governance threats, amplifying marginalized voices, conducting proactive oversight, and developing constructive alternative policies and solutions for all citizens

Objectives

Guided by our constitutional mandate, we pursue strategic objectives to ensure transparent and accountable governance through active parliamentary engagement.

  1. 1Support the Leader of the Opposition in fulfilling official parliamentary duties and public responsibilities through administrative coordination, scheduling, briefing preparation, and logistical support.
  2. 2Coordinate monitoring of government institutions and ministries by organizing information gathering, examining government policies, compiling performance reports, and facilitating opposition response strategies.
  3. 3Facilitate analysis of government proposals by coordinating expert input, preparing policy briefs, and supporting evidence-based opposition responses through parliamentary procedures.
  4. 4Coordinate the development of alternative policy frameworks and constructive solutions by engaging policy experts, conducting research, and formulating comprehensive alternatives to government proposals that address national challenges.
  5. 5Maintain networks to identify emerging governance failures, support opposition scrutiny of democratic threats, ensuring timely alerts and coordinated opposition responses.
  6. 6Facilitate organization of opposition demands for government accountability through parliamentary questions and committee engagement while ensuring information access.
  7. 7Coordinate opposition parties and MPs through strategic planning, coalition building, and resource sharing to maximize accountability pressure on government.
  8. 8Cultivate relationships with civil society, media, legal experts, and citizen groups to support opposition objectives and enhance oversight capabilities.

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Presentation of the role of the opposition in the week of 17th to 20th March , 2026 in the Opposition Bulletin published by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition.
Presentation of the role of the opposition in the week of January 20-23 2026 in the Opposition Bulletin published by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition
Due to the increase in shootings and killings, public life has become unsafe, and public confidence in the security system has been shaken, said Sajith Premadasa.
Ravi Karunanayake questions the accuracy of Sri Lanka’s reported foreign reserves and demands clarity on usable funds, audit reports, and Central Bank oversight.

Projects

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