Trinamool MP criticises Parliament for no talks on security breach

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Thursday said Parliament has turned into a “deep, dark chamber,”

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Thursday said Parliament has turned into a “deep, dark chamber,” as he accused the central government of maintaining silence on the security breach.

In a post on X, he said that unlike now, after the 2001 Parliament attack, the then prime minister and home minister had given statements in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

“2001 Parliament attack: In 3 working days, a full discussion in Parliament. PM gave statement in Rajya Sabha, Home Minister in Lok Sabha,” O’Brien said.

“2023 breach: GOVT SILENT. 146 MPs suspended for demanding discussion & statement from Home Minister. Parliament turned into a deep, dark chamber,” he further said.