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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

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

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 Times of India · Aug 1, 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 Hindu · Jul 28, 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 Times of India · Jul 25, 2023