Parliament turned into dark, deep chamber: Derek O’Brien

Trinamool Congress chief Derek O’Brien on Wednesday mentioned Parliament has changed into a “deep, darkish chamber,” as he accused the central authorities of sustaining silence on the safety breach. In a publish on X, O’Brien mentioned that not like now, after the 2001 Parliament assault, the then prime minister and residential minister had given statements within the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

“2001 Parliament assault: In 3 working days, a full dialogue in Parliament. PM gave assertion in Rajya Sabha, Dwelling Minister in Lok Sabha,” O’Brien mentioned.

“2023 breach: GOVT SILENT. 146 MPs suspended for demanding dialogue & assertion from Dwelling Minister. Parliament changed into a deep, darkish chamber,” he mentioned.

On December 13, the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament assault, two individuals jumped into the chamber of the Decrease Home of Parliament from the general public gallery through the Zero Hour, launched yellow gasoline from canisters that they had been hiding of their sneakers, and shouted slogans earlier than they had been overpowered by MPs.

Following the incident, opposition MPs demanded a dialogue on the breach, and a press release from Dwelling Minister Amit Shah.

As many as 100 opposition MPs in Lok Sabha, and 46 in Rajya Sabha, had been suspended through the session for indiscipline as they raised their demand vociferously, resulting in frequent adjournments. O’Brien, who was the primary Rajya Sabha MP to be suspended, additionally had a breach of privilege movement moved towards him for staying within the Home after being suspended. The matter has been referred to the Privileges committee of the Home. As per Parliament information, after the December 2001 assault on Parliament, a debate was held in each the Homes, after which house minister LK Advani had replied to the talk, whereas prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee made interventions in each Homes.