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Maybe it's time for another dharna: Derek O'Brien on suspension of oppn MPs

With 23 opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in two days, TMC lawmaker Derek O'Brien on Tuesday said maybe it is time for another long day-night dharna.

Maybe it's time for another dharna: Derek O'Brien on suspension of oppn MPs
Updated On : 27 Jul 2022 | 6:29 AM IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train a vanity project of govt: Derek O'Brien

O'Brien also sought transparency in the matter regarding the private trains, Tejas, while also criticising the government for lack of "big ideas" to further enhance the national transporter

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train a vanity project of govt: Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 5:02 PM IST

'Tek fog' app a threat to national security, says Derek O'Brien

Derek O'Brien has written a letter to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs requesting for a meeting to discuss the "Tek Fog" app which he termed a "threat" to national security

'Tek fog' app a threat to national security, says Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 9:24 AM IST

Senior TMC leader Derek O' Brien tests positive for coronavirus

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O' Brien Tuesday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is presently at home isolation

Senior TMC leader Derek O' Brien tests positive for coronavirus
Updated On : 28 Dec 2021 | 12:14 PM IST

Govt dismantling democracy, slow-poisoning Parliament: TMC leader O'Brien

O'Brien was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday for the remaining part of the session

Govt dismantling democracy, slow-poisoning Parliament: TMC leader O'Brien
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 8:54 PM IST

TMC's Derek O'Brien joins dharna of 12 suspended MPs at Parliament complex

TMC floor leader in Rajya Sabha Derek O'Brien on Wednesday joined the dharna of 12 suspended MPs at the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex

TMC's Derek O'Brien joins dharna of 12 suspended MPs at Parliament complex
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 10:09 AM IST

Derek O'Brien hurls rule book at Rajya Sabha Chair, suspended from House

The TMC MP was suspended after the House passed a motion moved by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan in this regard

Derek O'Brien hurls rule book at Rajya Sabha Chair, suspended from House
Updated On : 21 Dec 2021 | 7:54 PM IST

TMC leaders' visit to Goa triggers buzz of party's poll foray in state

A few senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), including MP Derek O'Brien, have arrived in Goa

TMC leaders' visit to Goa triggers buzz of party's poll foray in state
Updated On : 24 Sep 2021 | 2:01 PM IST

Not feasible to club remaining phases of West Bengal assembly polls: EC

EC on Wednesday told TMC leader Derek O'Brien that it is not feasible to club the remaining three phases of the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Not feasible to club remaining phases of West Bengal assembly polls: EC
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 6:26 AM IST

Money, power cannot buy love; WB loves Mamata, says Derek O' Brien

O'Brien on Saturday asserted that his party will win the assembly polls in West Bengal

Money, power cannot buy love; WB loves Mamata, says Derek O' Brien
Updated On : 10 Apr 2021 | 8:26 PM IST

Bengal's daughter will defeat Bengal's traitor in Nandigram: Derek O'Brien

In a veiled attack at Suvendu Adhikari, Derek O'Brien on Saturday said "Bengal's daughter (Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee) will defeat Bengal's traitor in Nandigram Assembly seat

Bengal's daughter will defeat Bengal's traitor in Nandigram: Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 27 Mar 2021 | 12:06 PM IST

Budget 2021: Railways refutes TMC's charge of ignoring West Bengal

Railways said the national transporter has got highest ever allocation of Rs 6,536 crore for infrastructure and safety projects in the state

Budget 2021: Railways refutes TMC's charge of ignoring West Bengal
Updated On : 07 Feb 2021 | 6:50 AM IST

India's first paperless Budget is also 100% visionless, says TMC

The TMC lashed out at the Centre over the Union Budget on Monday, saying it was 100 per cent 'visionless' and its theme was 'sell India.'

India's first paperless Budget is also 100% visionless, says TMC
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 2:26 PM IST

With pillows, ambulance on standby, 8 suspended MPs to sit-in all night

To show solidarity with their protesting colleagues, senior opposition leaders came in hordes

With pillows, ambulance on standby, 8 suspended MPs to sit-in all night
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data

TMC MP and leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, Derek O'Brien, however, said the West Bengal government was doing "all it takes" to fight the Covid pandemic, and accused the Centre of playing politics

Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data
Updated On : 05 May 2020 | 10:48 PM IST

Why 96 MPs are scared after Kanika Kapoor tests positive of coronavirus

All these 96 MPs from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan were present at a breakfast meet at Rashtrapati Bhavan two days ago which Dushyant Singh also attended.

Why 96 MPs are scared after Kanika Kapoor tests positive of coronavirus
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 10:48 PM IST

Selling Air India is not going to solve its problems, says Derek O'Brien

O'Brien has tried to fill the breach left by the near demise of the Left parties and the ongoing crisis in the Congress

Selling Air India is not going to solve its problems, says Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 12 Jul 2019 | 8:27 PM IST

TMC to play 'most important' role in forming the next govt: Derek O'Brien

The TMC leader evaded a direct response when asked if Banerjee would be in the running for the top office

TMC to play 'most important' role in forming the next govt: Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 02 May 2019 | 1:21 PM IST

Eye on 2019 polls, Trinamool plans Derek O'Brien's quiz contests in Bengal schools, colleges

The party, which conducted the competitions last week in Barasat and Jadavpur as a trial, will launch the initiative after January 19 across the state, the source said.

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2019 | 4:46 PM IST

Modi government deceived youth, spat on Constitution: Derek

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he referred to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remarks in the run-up to the Gujarat Assembly polls in which he had termed Congress efforts to give quota to

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2019 | 4:45 PM IST