Appeal of 18 June Appeal of 18 June The Appeal of 18 June () was a famous speech by Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces, in 1940. The appeal is often considered to be the origin of the French Resistance to the German occupation during World War II. De Gaulle spoke to the French people from London after the fall of France. He declared that the war for France was not yet over, and rallied the country in support of the Resistance. It is regarded as one of the most important speeches in French history. In spite of its reputation
Leader of the Opposition (India) and (iii) be recognised as such by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha. Following members have been the Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Leader of the Opposition (India) The Leader of the Opposition is the politician who leads the official opposition in either House of the Parliament of India. While the position also existed in former Central Legislative Assembly of British India, and holders of it there included Motilal Nehru, it received statutory recognition through the "Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977" which defines the term "Leader of the Opposition" as that member of