{"id":216,"date":"2021-07-15T05:56:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T05:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/derek.in\/dobmp\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2021-07-20T04:58:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T04:58:02","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derek.in\/mp\/press-page\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Press"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/derek-obrien-venkaiah-naidu-farewell-speech-agriculture-farm-laws-8078571\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trinamool\u2019s Derek O\u2019Brien to Naidu: \u2018You would\u2019ve tried hard to get PM to answer one question in your tenure\u2026didn\u2019t happen\u2019<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/derek-obrien-venkaiah-naidu-farewell-speech-agriculture-farm-laws-8078571\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Indian Express <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>August 9, 2022<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/modi-govt-keen-to-cut-short-monsoon-session-tmc-leader-derek-obrien\/article65728472.ece\" target=\"_blank\">Modi Govt keen to cut short Monsoon Session: TMC leader Derek O&#8217;Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/modi-govt-keen-to-cut-short-monsoon-session-tmc-leader-derek-obrien\/article65728472.ece\" target=\"_blank\">The Hindu <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>August 5, 2022<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/who-benefits-when-parliament-is-disrupted-trinamool-mp-derek-o-brien-on-suspension-3193432\" target=\"_blank\">Calling it a &#8220;crisis&#8221; in parliament, Derek O&#8217;Brien said the government is building a swanky new parliament house but it has &#8220;no soul&#8221;.<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/who-benefits-when-parliament-is-disrupted-trinamool-mp-derek-o-brien-on-suspension-3193432\" target=\"_blank\">NDTV<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>July 26, 2022<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/will-use-these-words-suspend-me-derek-o-brien-on-unparliamentary-words-101657779618204.html\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;Will use these words, suspend me&#8221;: Derek O&#8217;Brien on &#8216;unparliamentary&#8217; language<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/will-use-these-words-suspend-me-derek-o-brien-on-unparliamentary-words-101657779618204.html\" target=\"_blank\">Hindustan Times<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>July 14, 2022<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/tmc-says-mining-clean-up-a-key-poll-plank-in-goa-7626531\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;TMC offers a real solution to the mining problem in Goa. It\u2019s a comprehensive policy to benefit all Goans. If it gives the entrenched \u2018mining lobby\u2019 sleepless nights, so be it&#8221;: Derek O\u2019Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/tmc-says-mining-clean-up-a-key-poll-plank-in-goa-7626531\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Indian Express <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>November 17, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/politics\/with-promise-of-a-covid-quiz-trinamool-mp-derek-obrien-set-to-return-to-his-quizmaster-form\/651418\/\" target=\"_blank\">With promise of a \u2018Covid quiz\u2019, Trinamool MP Derek O\u2019Brien set to return to his quizmaster form<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/politics\/with-promise-of-a-covid-quiz-trinamool-mp-derek-obrien-set-to-return-to-his-quizmaster-form\/651418\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Print <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>May 3, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/solutions-summit-trinamool-leader-derek-obrien-says-keep-3-priorities-vaccine-vaccine-and-vaccine-2416408\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Keep 3 Priorities &#8211; Vaccine, Vaccine, And Vaccine&#8221;: Derek O&#8217;Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/solutions-summit-trinamool-leader-derek-obrien-says-keep-3-priorities-vaccine-vaccine-and-vaccine-2416408\" target=\"_blank\">NDTV<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>April 18, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/elections\/money-power-cannot-buy-love-wb-loves-mamata-says-derek-o-brien-121041000820_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Money, power cannot buy love; WB loves Mamata, says Derek O&#8217; Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/elections\/money-power-cannot-buy-love-wb-loves-mamata-says-derek-o-brien-121041000820_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Business Standard <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>April 10, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/elections\/assembly-elections\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-elections-catch-us-if-you-can-says-derek-obrien-to-bjp\/articleshow\/81885012.cms\" target=\"_blank\">West Bengal elections: &#8216;Catch us if you can&#8217;, says Derek O&#8217;Brien to BJP<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/elections\/assembly-elections\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-elections-catch-us-if-you-can-says-derek-obrien-to-bjp\/articleshow\/81885012.cms\" target=\"_blank\">Times of India <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>April 3, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/bengal-assembly-election-trinamools-derek-obrien-factchecks-pm-modi-after-poriborton-speech-2376341\" target=\"_blank\">Trinamool&#8217;s Derek O&#8217;Brien &#8220;Fact-Checks&#8221; PM Modi After &#8220;Poriborton&#8221; Speech<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/bengal-assembly-election-trinamools-derek-obrien-factchecks-pm-modi-after-poriborton-speech-2376341\" target=\"_blank\">NDTV<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>February 22, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/india\/derek-obrien-slams-bjp-over-shelved-rail-projects-in-bengal-claims-state-has-been-deprived-of-funds-9278761.html\" target=\"_blank\">Derek O&#8217;Brien slams BJP over &#8216;shelved&#8217; rail projects in Bengal, claims state has been deprived of funds<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/india\/derek-obrien-slams-bjp-over-shelved-rail-projects-in-bengal-claims-state-has-been-deprived-of-funds-9278761.html\" target=\"_blank\">Firstpost<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>February 7, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/india\/derek-obrien-presses-centre-to-repeal-three-farm-laws-offers-draft-bill-to-do-so-9272091.html\" target=\"_blank\">Derek O&#8217;Brien presses Centre to repeal three farm laws, offers draft bill to do so<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/india\/derek-obrien-presses-centre-to-repeal-three-farm-laws-offers-draft-bill-to-do-so-9272091.html\" target=\"_blank\">Firspost<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>February 4, 2021<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/trinamool-mp-derek-o-brien-fact-checks-7-pieces-of-false-info-in-amit-shah-s-midnapore-speech-1751395-2020-12-20\" target=\"_blank\">Trinamool MP Derek O&#8217;Brien fact checks &#8216;7 pieces of false info&#8217; in Amit Shah&#8217;s Midnapore speech<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/trinamool-mp-derek-o-brien-fact-checks-7-pieces-of-false-info-in-amit-shah-s-midnapore-speech-1751395-2020-12-20\" target=\"_blank\">India Today <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>December 20, 2020<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/derek-o-brien-questions-parliamentary-panel-functioning-on-data-privacy\/story-5ytb81BFYWBQj4DW58I3LJ.html\" target=\"_blank\">Derek O\u2019Brien questions Parliamentary panel functioning on data privacy<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/derek-o-brien-questions-parliamentary-panel-functioning-on-data-privacy\/story-5ytb81BFYWBQj4DW58I3LJ.html\" target=\"_blank\">Hindustan Times<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>November 10, 2020<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/kolkata\/shoja-banglay-bolchi-trinamool-launches-video-campaign-to-highlight-govt-feats-6525064\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Shoja Banglay Bolchi\u2019: Trinamool launches video campaign to highlight govt feats, \u2018Centre\u2019s role in eroding federalism\u2019<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/kolkata\/shoja-banglay-bolchi-trinamool-launches-video-campaign-to-highlight-govt-feats-6525064\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indian Express <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>July 27, 2020<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/in-rare-move-derek-o-brien-gives-speech-from-parliament-corridor-demands-discussion-on-delhi-violence-1653293-2020-03-07\" target=\"_blank\">In rare move, Derek O&#8217; Brien gives speech from Parliament corridor; demands discussion on Delhi violence<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/in-rare-move-derek-o-brien-gives-speech-from-parliament-corridor-demands-discussion-on-delhi-violence-1653293-2020-03-07\" target=\"_blank\">India Today<\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>March 7, 2020<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/website\/story\/after-nasbandi-indira-gandhi-lost-in-1977-after-notebandi-bjp-will-lose-in-2019-\/301028\" target=\"_blank\">After &#8216;Nasbandi&#8217;, Indira Gandhi Lost In 1977, After &#8216;Notebandi&#8217;, BJP Will Lose In 2019: Derek O&#8217;Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/website\/story\/after-nasbandi-indira-gandhi-lost-in-1977-after-notebandi-bjp-will-lose-in-2019-\/301028\" target=\"_blank\">Outlook <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>August 31, 2017<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/newswire\/story\/when-bjp-cant-defeat-tmc-what-does-it-do-go-back-to-dirty-trick-of-polarisation-derek-o-brien\/971747\" target=\"_blank\">When BJP Can&#8217;t Defeat TMC, What Does It Do? Go Back To Dirty Trick Of Polarisation: Derek O&#8217; Brien<\/a><\/h4><p><\/p><p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#355dab\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <path d=\"M8 0a8 8 0 1 1 0 16A8 8 0 0 1 8 0zM4.5 7.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>&nbsp; <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/newswire\/story\/when-bjp-cant-defeat-tmc-what-does-it-do-go-back-to-dirty-trick-of-polarisation-derek-o-brien\/971747\" target=\"_blank\">Outlook <\/a><\/cite><\/p><p class=\"blockquote-footer\"><cite>July 6, 2017<\/cite><\/p><\/div><div class=\"postlist py-4\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.india.com\/news\/india\/tmcs-derek-obrien-takes-on-pm-modi-in-rajya-sabha-demonetisation-caused-rs-15000-crore-loss-to-gdp-in-15-days-1661834\/\" target=\"_blank\">TMC\u2019s Derek O\u2019Brien takes on PM Modi in Rajya Sabha: 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