February 7, 2017
Trinamool’s Derek O’Brien speaks during Zero Hour on threats to Trinamool MPs by BJP functionaries
FULL TRANSCRIPT
My colleagues, the Trinamool MPs and functionaries are being threatened by BJP functionaries in Bengal. There are reports in the media, Sir. Our MPs, they are saying, would be arrested in Bengal.
Sir, we don’t want to disrupt the House. But, Sir, you see what is happening. In a democracy this is not done. I will leave the clippings with you, Sir. There are open threats being issued by BJP functionaries in Bengal. You read this, Sir. I’ll leave it on the table.
Sir, we are walking out on this issue, Sir because in a democracy, these State agencies are controlled by the Government. They cannot be controlled by a ruling party. There is a difference between a Government and a party, Sir. We register our protest. Trinamool Congress is walking out, Sir.
