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Parliament proceedings | 14 Opposition MPs suspended amid demands for discussion on security breach

Parliament proceedings: Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for "gross misconduct" after demanding security breach discussion.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Derek O'Brien suspended from remainder of Winter Session

Rajya Sabha suspends Derek O'Brien for "unruly behaviour" & "misconduct" during Winter session.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Parliament Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha after face-off with Chairman

Trinamool Congres' MP Derek O'Brien was suspended after face-off with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar amid the uproar over the Lok Sabha security breach matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 14, 2023

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Rajya Sabha privileges panel to convene on November 3

Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha to review complaints against suspended AAP MPs Sanjay Singh & Raghav Chadha, TMC's Derek O'Brien on Fri. SC expressed concern over indefinite suspension of MPs. Breach of privilege filed against Chadha for proposing names for Select Committee without consent.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

‘Cash for query’ allegations | Mahua Moitra has clarified stance to Trinamool leadership: O’Brien

The Trinamool Congress made it clear on Sunday that the party will not comment on the allegations of “cash for query”

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Three notices against Derek O’Brien sent to Rajya Sabha privileges committee

Three privilege motions moved by BJP MPs Biplab Kumar Deb, Dr. Anil Agarwal and Bhubaneswar Kalita against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien for casting unsubstantiated reflections on high authorities

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

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With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

TMC’s Derek O’ Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session

Trinamool Congress member Derek O’ Brien was on Tuesday suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for “unruly behaviour and disregarding the directions of the Chair”. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2023

Rajya Sabha disrupted, Derek O’Brien escapes suspension

Piyush Goyal moved a motion for Derek O’Brien’s suspension “for continuously disturbing the proceedings of the House, disobeying the Chair and continuously creating disturbance in the House.”

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Delhi services bill: Points of order galore during debate in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: The debate on Monday on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, popularly known as Delhi services bill, witnessed several points of order being moved by the members, especially those belonging to the opposition benches.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Opposition climbs down over discussion on Manipur in Rajya Sabha, but government not in a hurry

NEW DELHI: The opposition has made a major climb down over its demand for discussion on Manipur violence in the Rajya Sabha. However, the government does not seem to be in a hurry to oblige them.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

With 6 sittings left, Centre, Opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate

The Opposition remains adamant on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during any debate on Manipur but for now the next challenge is to finalise the wording of the resolution which is agreeable to both sides.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Congress says Vajpayee as PM addressed Rajya Sabha on 2002 Gujarat violence, demands Modi's statement on Manipur

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Tuesday sought to buttress its demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in the Rajya Sabha on the Manipur violence and also send a reply to its critics by stating that the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had also spoken in the House on…

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023

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The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023

Follow Vajpayee and speak in Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Derek O’Brien to PM Modi on Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: In order to exert more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in Parliament over the Manipur violence, Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien of TMC on Tuesday asked him to “be inspired” by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee who had spoken several times in the Upper House.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between Dhankhar, Derek O’Brien

The Rajya Sabha functioned for less than 30 minutes on July 28 and was abruptly adjourned for the day after an altercation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023

Mamata takes a dig at PM Modi, says he is impressed with name I.N.D.I.A.

NEW DELHI: Not just the Congress but also the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mocking the acronym INDIA, standing for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance and named by the bloc of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru on July 18.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

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The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

TMC accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur

TMC MP Derek O'Brien accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur issue. PM Modi has promised to initiate discussion & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Opposition of same. PM has expressed pain & anger over incident & promised no guilty will be spared. #Parliament…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2023

24 of 38 parties in NDA meet have zero MPs, says opposition

NEW DELHI: While the ruling BJP took a dig at the 26 opposition parties which met in Bengaluru on Tuesday and named their group as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, it was attacked over its claim that 38 parties are attending the NDA meet in the national capital.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Amit Shah's remarks on West Bengal rural polls distasteful, insensitive: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien

West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dubbed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on violence in the State’s panchayat polls as “distasteful and insensitive”, and wondered about the role of his Ministry in restoring peace in strife-torn Manipur.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced the names of six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O’Brien, for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Opposition MPs walk out of Parliamentary panel for not debating Manipur

“Opposition members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs walked out of a meeting on July 6 after their demand to discuss the situation in Manipur was denied by the panel chief,” sources said.

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