Rajya Sabha

March 26, 2025

MP Derek O’Brien, AITC Parliamentary Party Leader in Rajya Sabha, intervenes to remind the House that the House rules need to apply to both the Treasury bench MPs and the Opposition, with respect to the Chair’s observation that under Rule 110, the scope of discussion on a motion for passing a Bill should be confined to arguments either for or against the Bill and not go into its details

MP Derek O’Brien, AITC Parliamentary Party Leader in Rajya Sabha, intervenes to remind the House that the House rules need to apply to both the Treasury bench MPs and the Opposition, with respect to the Chair’s observation that under Rule 110, the scope of discussion on a motion for passing a Bill should be confined to arguments either for or against the Bill and not go into its details

Sir, I am glad you have referred to this Rule from the Chair. With full respect, Sir, my request to you is the timing of this observation is yours to choose from. It is happening more from this side because you chose to read this, which is your prerogative, after somebody from this side finished his speech. This is my earnest request, my humble request. Sir, I request you. One minute, Sir. Let me finish.