Derek O’brien

The West Bengal BJP unit, however, dubbed the remarks by the TMC against Shah as a reflection of frustration over the truth being out.

Was TMC talking about Bengal while raising concerns over freedom of speech: PM Narendra Modi taunts Derek O’Brien

During his Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind’s address in the Rajya Sabha on February 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Derek O'Brien had chosen good words — freedom of speech and intimidation.

100% visionless, Budget theme sell India: Derek O’Brien

"Railways: sold, Airports: sold, Ports: sold, Insurance: sold, PSUs: 23 sold!” O’Brien claimed common people and farmers were ignored, adding that the Budget would make the rich richer and the poor poorer, while the middle class got "nothing".

Derek O' Brien gives speech from Parliament corridor; demands discussion on Delhi violence

Before beginning his speech, O'Brien, who is leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, said that opposition parties have given notices five days in a row to discuss the issue, but these have not been accepted.

CAA to hit poor the hardest: Derek O' Brien

O'Brien, while participating in a discussion on the CAA at a premier law school in the city, said the country was facing a "serious crisis" due to the Centre's decision to implement the new citizenship law.

CBI summons TMC MP Derek O'Brien in Saradha scam probe

Derek O'Brien alleged that the CBI notice was sent as the TMC was opposing amendments to the Right to Information Act.

Derek O'Brien reveals he was sexually assaulted as Rajya Sabha passes POCSO amendment bill

O' Brien said children should be encouraged to speak up and not hide incidents wherein they have been traumatised in this manner.

Mamta Banerjee one of most senior leaders, name emerging as front runner for PM post 'nothing new': Derek O'brien

His comments came a day after reports about the Congress being ready to accept any non-RSS candidate from among the Opposition as the next prime minister.

Country is going through 'Super Emergency': Derek O' Brien

Brien, who is also the leader of TMC parliamentary party in Rajya Sabha, claimed that the present regime at the Centre will be voted out of power and TMC will play a role in defeating the BJP government.

NDA govt never serious about Parliament: Derek O'Brien

"Parliament dates announced. Under NDA government a drastic reduction in the number of working days. Monsoon Session ran for 26 days in 2010 & 2011, now reduced to a mere 18 days. Number of days for government business reduced by a week. This Govt never serious about Parliament (sic)," O'Brien tweeted.

A 'strong federal force' emerging from Parliament: Derek O'Brien

Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were washed out for the third straight day today as opposition parties as well as NDA allies Shiv Sena, TDP and AIADMK stalled business.

TMC to continue fight against Aadhaar: Derek O'Brien

In a statement, TMC MP Derek O'Brien said that his party would be "persistent" in its protest against Aadhaar card.

Don't make 2019 polls Modi vs 'single alternative candidate' fight: Derek O'Brien

To stop Modi, the Opposition needs to make a realistic assessment of national alternatives to the BJP, as well as regional opportunities and challenges for that party, and then strategise.

PM Modi Vs 29 should be 2019 electoral strategy: Derek O'Brien

The opposition should fight the BJP from 29 different regional platforms over diverse issues, O'Brien writes in his new book 'Inside Parliament: Views From The Front Row'.

Second leg of Budget Session to begin on Thursday

Here‘s what Derek O Brien, TMC Rajya Sabha MP had to say about the issues that his party would raise in Parliament.

Trinamool Congress not to attend Parliament on Budget day

Trinamool will also not attend the all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan this evening ahead of the Budget session of Parliament beginning tomorrow.

'All hell will break loose if Budget is presented on Feb 1': TMC

In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18's Bhupendra Chaubey, the party's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien said that all hell will break loose if the government announces the Union Budget on February 1 and has demanded to postpone it to March 8.

Govt to move 4-5 key amendments in GST Bill: Sources

Government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that apart from the 4-5 key amendments in the GST Constitutional Bill, the government will move some amendments related to the consolidation fund of India.

Cong & BJP should stop playing ping-pong with GST: Derek O'Brien

The Cabinet today cleared changes in the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill, dropping 1 percent manufacturing tax and providing guarantee to compensate states for any revenue loss in the first five years of rollout of the proposed indirect tax regime. MPs weigh in on the Bill.

Demand in RS to set up state FMs' panel on debt burden

During the Question Hour, TMC member Derek O'Brien said several states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, have huge debts.

Monsoon Session: RS to take up issue of Attack on Dalits today

The discussion on atrocities against Dalits is scheduled at 2 PM in the Upper House. The notice for the debate was given by BSP chief Mayawati and TMC's Derek O'Brien.

Govt & Congress should get on with GST Bill: Derek O'Brien

Derek O'Brien, MP, Rajya Sabha, TMC Spokesperson, said for the sake of the country, it is important for Congress and the government to get their act together and pass the GST Bill.

SC rejection spurs demand for quick Juvenile bill passage

Government said the amendments to Juvenile Justice Act that will allow children between 16-18 years to be tried as adults in heinous crime cases will come up before Rajya Sabha tomorrow, as protests against release of the juvenile convict continued at Jantar Mantar.

'Inherited perception' hurting West Bengal image: O'Brien

Derek O'Brien, Rajya Sabha MP, believes Mamta Banerjee will win in 2016 elections and that is when West Bengal will better its ranking from the business point of view.

DoT report on net neutrality another devil: Derek 'O' Brien

After I have read the details (of the DoT report), I have come across many devils, Brien tells CNBC-TV18