TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended for remaining Winter Session of Parliament

Rajya Sabha adopts motion for suspension of TMC MP Derek O' Brien for the remainder part of the winter session for "ignoble misconduct" pic.twitter.com/A3MVk0Top9

— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2023

The motion was adopted with a voice vote and the chairman announced that O'Brien stands suspended from the House for the remainder of the session. Dhankhar then adjourned the proceedings till 2 PM as members of the opposition protested the suspension.

TMC MP Dola Sen said, "Today Derek O'Brien has been suspended. It is our right to go to the well and raise people's issues. Derek O'Brien has done nothing wrong. PM, Home Minister, treasury are silent on the security breach issue, so as opposition we raised this issue and raised slogans."

O'Brien observed silent protest in the Parliament complex over his suspension.

#WATCH | Delhi | TMC MP Derek O'Brien observes a silent protest at the Parliament premises.

He was suspended from Rajya Sabha today and later the House passed a motion against him referring his conduct to the Committee of Privileges for examination and investigation and submit… pic.twitter.com/iHq53B01d3

— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2023