Derek O’Brien

The writer is Trinamool's Parliamentary party leader, Rajya Sabha

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Derek O’Brien writes: PM in Parliament: 85 minutes of sound and fury and not much elseSubscriber Only

February 16, 2023 16:31 IST

On unemployment, price rise, inquiry into a monstrous scam, economic blockade of states, and communal harmony, his silence was telling

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Derek O’Brien writes: The BJP’s false promises on the Women’s Reservation BillSubscriber Only

February 03, 2023 07:00 IST

In spite of the commitment to the Women's Reservation Bill in BJP's manifestos in 2014 and 2019, government hasn't introduced it. Will this Budget Session be any different?

Fri, Feb 03, 2023

Derek O’Brien writes: New Year resolutions Prime Minister Modi is unlikely to make or keepSubscriber Only

January 20, 2023 07:13 IST

Own up to the demonetisation disaster. Ensure zero deaths from manual scavenging

Fri, Jan 20, 2023

Derek O’Brien writes: How to defeat the BJP in 2024Subscriber Only

January 06, 2023 07:37 IST

Opposition must convert Lok Sabha poll into aggregate of state elections, target government on price rise, unemployment

Fri, Jan 06, 2023

Zero Hour by Derek O’Brien: Christmas cheer bypasses HouseSubscriber Only

December 22, 2022 18:29 IST

Rule 267 remains a contentious issue. It is the rule in Rajya Sabha, which allows MPs to give a written notice to suspend all regular business and seek an immediate discussion on an important issue affecting the country

Fri, Apr 28, 2023

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

December 09, 2022 08:01 IST

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

Fri, Dec 09, 2022

Political discourse is coarsened as biggest news barons make their peace with state patronageSubscriber Only

August 18, 2020 04:50 IST

Rather than stand up for good journalism and take editorial positions on principles or policies, media companies and TV channels have mortgaged their channels to the ruling party and the government.

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

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Govt has belatedly realised MGNREGA scheme’s significanceSubscriber Only

June 11, 2020 01:11 IST

As things stand, MGNREGA is a key instrument to prevent violence and suffering in rural India in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus. The Centre must take note.

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Derek O'Brien writes: Life after coronavirus pandemic, a list of 10

Life after pandemic: 10 examples from everyday life that will become part of the new normalSubscriber Only

April 15, 2020 00:25 IST

Derek O'Brien writes: Some of the practices adopted and avoided while fighting COVID-19 will become part of the new normal.

Wed, Apr 15, 2020