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Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?

Committee on Government Assurances

Estimates Committee

Privileges Committee

Public Accounts Committee

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Public Accounts Committee

Until 1966–67, the chairman of the committee belonged to the ruling party; i.e. the chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. However, since 1967 a convention has developed whereby the chairman of the committee is selected invariably from the Opposition.

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