3 weeks ago
TMC Barred From Raising Mamata Banerjee Convoy Attack in Parliament
A very important leader named Mamata Banerjee was in her car, going to visit a family whose relative had died while he was in police custody.
On the way, some people who were upset surrounded her car, shouted mean words, and threw mud and stones at it.
Her political party, the TMC, wanted the leaders in Parliament to talk about what happened.
But the person in charge of the meeting said no, so they were not allowed to speak.
When one leader tried again, his microphone was turned off.
So many leaders from the opposition walked out of the meeting to show they were not happy.
Another party, called the BJP, said they were not part of the attack.
One BJP leader visited the family and said there would be an official inquiry into how the man died.
The TMC also talked about students who got hurt while protesting about leaked exam papers.
They asked the Home Minister to explain what is happening, and they are waiting for an answer.
The Rajya Sabha did not permit the Trinamool Congress to hold an urgent discussion under Rule 267 on the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee's convoy.
The attack occurred on Sunday while Banerjee was travelling to meet the family of Birju Keot, a TMC worker who died in police custody in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Protesters allegedly surrounded her vehicle, raised "chor" slogans and threw mud, slippers and stones at the convoy.
The BJP denied involvement, with state president Samik Bhattacharya condemning the attack and Suvendu Adhikari saying the protest reflected public anger against Banerjee.
After MP Nadimul Haque's microphone was shut off when he tried to raise the matter, Opposition parties staged a walkout, and TMC sought Union Home Minister Amit Shah's response over security lapses.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Nadimul Haque, Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishnan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, BJP leaders Samik Bhattacharya and Suvendu Adhikari, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- The Trinamool Congress was barred from raising the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee's convoy in the Rajya Sabha, and Opposition parties staged a walkout.
- Where
- The Parliament complex in New Delhi; North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- When
- Monday for the Parliament move; Sunday for the alleged convoy attack.
- Why
- TMC sought an urgent discussion over the alleged attack on Banerjee's convoy, the death of TMC worker Birju Keot in police custody, and the alleged use of force against protesting students.
TMC and Opposition parties
BJP
Attack on Banerjee's convoy
TMC and Opposition parties
TMC says protesters attacked Banerjee's convoy with mud, slippers and stones and wants the incident discussed urgently in Parliament with accountability from the Union Home Minister.
BJP
BJP denied involvement in the incident; Samik Bhattacharya condemned the attack while Suvendu Adhikari said the protest reflected public anger against Banerjee.
Protest and Keot's death
TMC and Opposition parties
TMC framed the incident and the death of Birju Keot in police custody as security lapses and a deteriorating law and order situation requiring Amit Shah's accountability.
BJP
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari described the protest as public anger against the former chief minister, visited Keot's family, and announced a magisterial inquiry into the death.
Key facts
- Subject of notice
- Alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee's convoy, death of TMC worker Birju Keot, and alleged force against protesting students
- Parliamentary rule
- Rule 267 notice seeking suspension of business (not permitted by the Chairman)
- Convoy attack date
- Sunday
- Convoy attack location
- North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Alleged actions by protesters
- Surrounded the vehicle, raised "chor" slogans, threw mud, slippers and stones
- Inquiry into Keot's death
- Magisterial inquiry ordered; investigating officer suspended
- TMC's demand
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah must come to Parliament and respond over security lapses and the law and order situation
- Opposition response
- Opposition parties staged a walkout from the House
Quotes
Rajya Sabha MP Nadimul Haque
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“"We gave a Rule 267 notice this morning to discuss this issue, but the (Rajya Sabha) Chairman did not allow it. He did not allow it at 12 noon either."”
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