Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of attempting to “mock the Constitution, Parliament, and the women of this country” by using women’s reservation as a pretext to advance what he described as a “devious” delimitation agenda.
Trinamul Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Thursday mounted a sharp rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveiling what he termed a “7-point reality check” to challenge claims made during the latter’s speech in West Bengal earlier in the day.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Monday launched a sharp attack on the government after a notice seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner was rejected, alleging that no reasons were provided and accusing the ruling BJP of undermining Parliament.
In a post on his WhatsApp channel, O’Brien described Banerjee’s dharna as “straight talk” and indicated that the protest would continue indefinitely. “Straight talk from Mamata Banerjee on Day 2 of her dharna. Timeline: indefinite,” he wrote, signalling the party’s resolve to continue the agitation.
In the newest instalment of his social media series “Morning Walk #8,” Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien spotlighted Kolkata’s crime statistics, linking the city’s safety record to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s bid for a fourth consecutive term in office.
Launching the first instalment — “Morning Walk #1” — O’Brien said the series would present facts and data showcasing the performance of the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal.
Hearing a batch of pleas, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant posted the matter for further hearing on Monday, January 19.
Mamata Banerjee had said if needed, she would personally appear in the court against the exercise.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has strongly criticised the government's handling of the debate on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which aims to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
The TMC delegation claimed that the Election Commissioners dismissed BLO's deaths due to SIR exercise pressure as mere "allegations".
