Mamata demands Modi’s statement on Bangladesh 

Trinamool Congress has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Parliament on situation in neighbouring Bangladesh.

The issue was raised in the Rajya Sabha in the post-lunch sitting by TMC's Parliamentary Party leader Derek O'Brien, who sought permission to raise a point of order on Thursday.

He quoted Rule 251, and said he wanted the Prime Minister to come and give a statement on Bangladesh issue.

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar however said it is not a point of order, and did not allow O'Brien to continue.
The refusal was followed by TMC MPs breaking out into sloganeering in the House.

Talking to reporters outside Parliament, TMC's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Sagarika Ghose said a statement on the issue should be given in Parliament by the Prime Minister.

Source: Business Standard