Derek O Brien

Shah trying to insult women by promising Rs 100 hike in Lakshmir Bhandar scheme: TMC

May 15, 2024 7:04 am

Derek O’Brien writes: 25 per cent of India has been silenced

December 22, 2023 1:35 pm

This is the columnist’s first communication since his suspension from the Rajya Sabha. No commentary. Just the facts

Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha until end of session for ‘ignoble misconduct’

December 14, 2023 4:46 pm

Rajya Sabha has referred the matter regarding the conduct of suspended TMC member Derek O'Brien to the Committee of Privileges for probe and asked the panel to submit its report in three months.

Mahua cleared her stand on bribery charges, TMC waiting for report of Parl panel probe: Derek

October 23, 2023 10:24 am

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai have alleged that Moitra had accepted favours from Hiranandani in exchange for raising questions in Parliament. In response, Moitra filed a defamation suit against them before the Delhi High Court.

Same-sex marriage: As SC leaves it to Parliament, a pvt member Bill by Derek O'Brien is pending

October 17, 2023 8:12 pm

TMC MP seeks amendment of Special Marriage Act to insert clause for same-sex marriage and cover maintenance of spouse, invokes Right to Life

All India Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien writes: My six-point challenge to BJP

December 09, 2022 10:30 am

From Women’s Reservation Bill to a fixed calendar for Parliamentary sessions, BJP must summon the will to push these through Parliament this winter session

Opposition slams Union Budget as ‘uninspiring’, says no relief for poor, middle-class

February 01, 2022 3:02 pm

While Congress MP Manish Tewari termed the Budget “unrealistic and unimplementable”, CPM's Sitaram Yechury asked why the super-rich weren’t being taxed more. TMC leader Derek O’Brien said it was a "PM (Does Not) Care Budget".

To induct leaders from outside Bengal in top panel, TMC to amend its rules

November 30, 2021 3:25 am

“The working committee of the party, which met today, gave veto power to our leader Mamata Banerjee. It was unanimously decided in the meeting that our leader Mamata Banerjee is the last word,” said O'Brien, who is also TMC spokesperson.

TMC says mining clean-up a key poll plank in Goa

November 17, 2021 11:09 am

“TMC offers a real solution to the mining problem in Goa. It’s a comprehensive policy to benefit all Goans. If it gives the entrenched ‘mining lobby’ sleepless nights, so be it,” Derek O’Brien said.

'Govt 'bulldozing' bills with discussions under 10 mins': TMC MP Derek O'Brien uses 'papri-chaat' jibe again

August 05, 2021 6:52 pm

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha after five minutes of discussion, while two appropriation bills were passed following 3-minute discussions, each.