Why Opposition MP Derek O'Brien Wears a T-Shirt That Says 'BJP Versus Democracy'

For #CentralHall in a wide-ranging and free flowing conversation with host Kapil Sibal , TMC MP Derek O' Brien speaks about all that is troubling the 'mother of democracy', his and his party's plans to take on the BJP behemoth as election season kicks off. Will Sandeshkhali be a state-wide issue? How is TMC battling its own anti-incumbency in a key battleground state which sends 42 seats to the Lok Sabha.
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[@thomaseaso9262]

What a Superb interview .... we are really missing this kind of candid conversations.

[@lenpukhongsai9099]

Worth Watching... Keep on doing such a fruitful discussion to both the respected Sirs ❤❤

[@heeralohia9021]

Excellent conversation. Both asked each other tough, sometimes awkward questions. But, still, they carried on in a very friendly manner. Reminds me of old-time politicians.

[@chhuntul]

Respect Mr. Sibal. You have handled the flamboyant lad with restraint and sobriety.

[@blushflush]

He called Congress Misogynist 😂😂

[@SimonFranck100]

"Lad"?

[@mohammedhabeebVVR]

My salutations to you both...🙏🙏

[@neel6398]

derek ji is fearless politician very articulate

[@ashokgautam1194]

We are thankful For Adv Kapil Sibal ji & Adv Manu Singhvi ji Adv Prashant Bhushan ji is on top to opp Govt for wrong doings let it be any party.

[@AjayKumar-re2zp]

Both are Congress men.

[@kedtiwari]

@@AjayKumar-re2zp So Do You Have A Problem With It

[@vklasuh3648]

"Without the capacity to listen there can be no conversation " So cool.👍 This is lacking in an Indian Parliament.

[@mariafernandes6486]

Kapil Sibal n Detek O'Brien are specialists and stalwarts I their😢😢respective fields and I respect that.

[@rupratanpatnaik3278]

My sincere respect for you both sirs for such a wonderful interview. Big regards🙏🙏🙏

[@AvArasu]

Sir, The discussion is enlightening and thanks for both. It should reach everyone in India. Hats off....

[@chaitanyeshdr]

Did I find even one question on post-poll and Sadeshkhali violence? Democracy is alive and kicking in West Bengal!

[@johnyepthomi892]

45:12 watch this

[@valerianpereira1259]

Mr; Kapil Sibal is renowned Lawyer cum Politician cum Journalist now.. much needed.

[@sudhakarsudha1734]

Excellent interview 👌👌

[@kusumjagtiani6680]

Really enjoyed this conversation .Mr. Derek O' Brien is a delight & I hope you have more conversations Mr. Sibal you are measured & gracious in your questions.We learn from them.Thank you

[@osie7323]

“The art of a conversation is the ability to listen.” Very true , very wise word said by sibal. Evryone must listen more.

[@Dawnofphilosophy]

One and half decade ago , interviews were like this calm ,rational and something somewhere worthy to listen. Now a days I left watching mainstream media as it seems like Gali nukkad quarrelings and fighting. Thanks for social media ❤

[@konchotashi8666]

Please bring Mr. Manoj Jha

[@ManjunathKR-cs6iz]

Two great intellectual ❤

[@umesh8248]

Kapil ur so diplomatic. .. Pls be open during interview

[@cmj13]

It is one of the best thought-out programs by Sir Kapil. The various kinds of conversations on different subjects are an eye-opener to the people of India. Splendid 👏👍🏻

[@seemachowdhury4565]

A sad state of affairs in India which was really unthinkable . I hope the people of India will rise and bring back democracy as predicted by Mr Sibal!

[@frommars-sl8iv]

Bengal needs Anubrata, Shahjahan, Balu to save democracy. Mamata didi is waiting for those Brave Hearts. Bengal congress, Bamfront are standing with Tmc ❤💚

[@majidsadique8009]

(Insha-Allah), We believe, INDIA ALLIANCE, team work,... 🇮🇳, Mainpur 💔, Ko Bachao,... 🇮🇳✌,...

[@bw8026]

Andhnamazi spotted😂

[@Jt61603]

Well said. Wonderful conversation.

[@srinivasrao369]

Great interview

[@sanjaydubey5472]

Sanvidhan Zindabad , Loktantra Zindabad.---- AJAM ,Buxar, Bihar.

[@revel4peaceskm922]

Kapil Sibal is playing safe. Why those sordid names shud not be mentioned?

[@sujathashivananda]

Wow… it’s refreshing to see a good conversation amidst shouting over each other. Good to see civility in extracting information from each other.

[@duratech2968]

Judega Bharat.... Jiteega INDIA ! 🇮🇳 जुड़ेगा भारत, जीतेगा इंडिया 💯

[@duratech2968]

💯

[@thomasdcosta4360]

Very Ideal situation , Bengal is the epitome of growth, great story to tell indeed😂😂...

[@bw8026]

Ironic rather

[@yashjain7035]

Amazed to see the curiosity in Derek , like a child questioning and thinking again and then again starts his quest for finding the truth. 👌👌❤️

[@johnypify]

Such a wonderful discussion of two of our great citizens of India.

[@mohammedmurtaza3257]

I agree.... Respected Kapil Sir...

[@sm9214]

Was India partitioned on the basis of a democratic constitution' preamble garbage or religion?

[@musicmania1959]

Keep it up Derek and Kapil .I feel that the election results will not be doomsday. We have hope around this dark corner. Derek you are a fine example for the AI community.

[@overhyped5131]

Derek is really an intelligent and brave politician like his Supreme leader Mamata Banerjee..... Proud to be a Bengalis...... ✌️✌️✌️🇮🇳🇮🇳✌️✌️

[@Jt61603]

I wish I could hug Kapil Sibal. Thank you for your boldness. Thank you for your service.

[@blogfix]

Yes, yes, Kapil as you said, Derek deserve it. Well conducted interview, so many things came out openly. All the best to Mamta and her colleges. Appreciate Derk for your openenes! Keep it up Kapil keep sharing more such interviews. 👍😘🙏 PVAriel

[@151centrum]

Excellent talk from both sides 👍

[@frederickpicardo6784]

Excellent performance/conversation & exhibition of utmost superiority in conducting himself by Mr. Sibal. Derick as usual trumping his own trumped . On the. Whole good interview.

[@chucha2]

I want to ask our PM: "How do you eat democracies?"

[@anilkaralamangala1431]

The same way congress ate for 60 odd years and this hopeless party TMC is eating for the past 10 years😂🤣

[@indian744]

​@@anilkaralamangala1431congress ate democracy for 60 years but still bjp existed.

[@ritik5356]

@@indian744 Modi has been eating democracy from 10 years but still Con-gress and TMC existing. And by the way BJP is not 60 years old.

[@indian744]

@@ritik5356 There is large diffrence between 60 years and 10 years, bjp might not existed but its parent orginization existed.

[@ritik5356]

@@indian744 Still, there are no signs of banning or finishing any political parties by BJP. And please don't come back with taking example of Kejriwal (he deserves it).

[@lsvongpaoraih3747]

I want that t- shirt❤ I would be very proud to wear.❤

[@EV-rg7fw]

Loads of respect for you Sibal Sir

[@virenderkumar6626]

After a very long time, I watched an interview full episode, which was very enjoyable and informative and interesting. Where, you people talking about things, that has be discussed in any interview . I am very thankful Kapil sir to asked very complicated questions.❤❤❤

[@sanjayarnalkar1449]

Shri Derek, u were n are, d perfect person to be a “politician journalist “ Pls give this a serious thought… V d ppl of India will b d beneficiaries, if this happens… Shri Sibalji, this s a fantastic initiative from u… Thank u for that…

[@deepaksharma8401]

Sibbal hi .... Good job

[@soumensha4883]

Sibbal sir , we Indians respect you a lot. This interview made me a bigger fan of yours. Love and huge respect from Bengal. ,❤️

[@frommars-sl8iv]

Communist Party leader Yechury sahab and Rahul sir are with Mamata didi

[@priyaraman952]

Dereck o Brien is such an articulate and wise man....Kapil ji is an excellent interviewer.....🎉

[@suvarnaeera]

This show helps me build my confidence in the fact that intelligence deep studies and decency in sparce still exists in this nation

[@mahinoorwankadia1036]

This is for both of you🫡🌹💋🫶❤️

[@mathewthomas8397]

Mr. Derek, it should have been Democracy vs BJP

[@DrZubairulIslam]

Brilliant advice.

[@bvimal1456]

Save constitution , save the country.

[@conradtoscano2075]

One of the best conversations i have heard. I enjoyed every minute of it

[@yvettedsouza7064]

So refreshing.... straight, forthright and honest. Look forward to hearing many more interviews Mr. Sibal.

[@tonlihwangsa8982]

Really like Derek, no nonsense fellow

[@sezolupuro2163]

Absolutely Phenomenal voice of mind

[@manaskumarde8356]

Though you are right that people of India will bring change sounds too optimistic .

[@hariharrauthan3289]

Perfectly right. Name the owners. Cobra Post sting indicate the same.

[@Victor-kn3wj]

Sandesh khali..... Still missing

[@DheerajNavin-ln5wn]

Very insightful!

[@srujan6818]

We want interview with dhruv Rathee

[@sreenivasamurthyb8047]

Kapilsibals very good conversation

[@iqbalazam2014]

AUDIO NHI HAI CHECK KR KE UPLOAD KIYA KIJIYE

[@justanobserver8283]

We miss such respectful conversations. The legacy media has corrupted good moral discussions with drama!

[@abrahamthomas4990]

Very good conversation.wish both of you a bright future

[@RakeshKumar-zf3dy]

Excellent conversation ❤❤❤

[@SandipDasec]

Really liked the conversation.

[@user-ct1uq4pe6r]

Sibil saab you are a man of courage.

[@ranivinod8265]

Two Great Gentlemen who are brave to talk on all topics

[@BI-iv7vu]

Kapil Sibal is tooooo good. He's way beyond any politicians.

[@anirbansanyal8671]

Best moment of the interview 40:30 onwards 😂😂😂

[@prettyamrita4909]

He speak very openly thats attitude we need in present time

[@carlylerebello1739]

No audio

[@moe00711]

modi govt. & bjp silences the voice of opposition in india.

[@SoumitGhosh26January1971]

DoB has matured but still way to go and be in the league of Mr. Neil. Good guest and an engaging discussion as usual.

[@utpals2410]

Now in the country mòot issue is to save the Democracy,

[@ranasahri5748]

kapilji,your program is for thinking people.

[@mrghost277]

It should be congress+bjp=RSS vs democracy

[@armanhadi777]

What a legend Mr. Derek

[@kuldeepkumarbhat9648]

Azan is public ! Nimaz is public ! Blocking roads is good. Shame !

[@nimig5143]

I have stopped watching TV news ages ago. Also stopped reading newspapers, which was a childhood habit. I read only The Hindu now.

[@kasturiswami784]

Kapil has a lovely voice.

[@HeartistMurali]

Your age?

[@chintuchoudhary00]

Kapil sir is undoubtedly great legal mind we have in India especially on constitutional matters, but my concern is about question which was farmed around Sandeshkhali was not properly addressing the issues as poor women were molested and traumatized and answer from Mr Derick was even worst.

[@frommars-sl8iv]

Great Leader Rahul Gandhi and communist party leader Yechury sahab are with Mamata didi 💚❤️

[@sourabhniggati5783]

Great!

[@tyronedbrass2416]

Derek walks the talk , all the time. 👍👏

[@thomasdcosta4360]

TMC talking of Democracy 😂

[@bw8026]

TMC - The name itself is a "gaali"

[@HeartistMurali]

He has not spoken a word about Sandeshkali.....

[@indian744]

@@thomasdcosta4360 BJP is mother of democracy?, 411 mla joined to bjp from congress in last 10 years. Paisa kaha se chori karke mla kharid ta hey?

[@blushflush]

​@@HeartistMuraliHe is not stupid to talk about Sandeshkali , when majority of Media has censored news about Hathras, IIT in Allahabad, Wrestlers, Kathua etc

[@sapamsubhangker7267]

Kapil ,in Manipur Free Rice Distribution isn't Distributed For The Last 5 Months Where is ED & CBI in Manipur ? Where is Democracy?

[@Yadavaavaj]

बढ़िया ।

[@UsmanKhan-ty4bg]

So Derek O’Brian. Did he use to host a children’s quiz show back in the day? It was a very tough one where super smart kids used to answer quite hard questions??

[@rizwanqureshi7229]

Right

[@pbghosh5305]

Basics of our Constitution owe majorly to The Declaration of Human Rights.

[@surendramohanashok4375]

If O Brian is a politician,then Mohua Moitra is a politician,too.

[@devrathco.45]

I am looking forward to The Wire being a leading 24x7 Primetime News Channel in India after the untimely death of NDTV. My best wishes to the owners of The Wire and Senior Editor in Chief Esq. SC Kapil Sibal for chartering such a mass movement when India is about to wither away. 🙏

[@bond397]

Keep it up. Long live Indian Democracy.

[@kartmaneric5392]

Great Interview but please do something about the low audio

[@jacindia4110]

State of Democracy is facing many dangers after Modi came to power in India. N.B.Shrivastava

[@DILIPKUMARDAS-tt8tn]

You remember abp mr avik sarkar.

[@iqbalazam2014]

Audio nhi hai check kr ke upload kiya kijiye please

[@user-qf7vv6jo7w]

Derek obrian tmc candidate.. I appreciate this guy, the t-shirt he's wearing bjp vs democracy.. He got the balls. Wish him luck bengali. 🤠

[@malikaa148]

Interesting conversation by 2 impressive stalwarts. Looking forward to positive election numbers to the Trinamul and INDIA. Lots of information on the thriving economy in Bengal. Religion is private and festivals are to be celebrated by all. Decency civility and intellectual arguments seriously lacking in parliament definitely. Thank you Sirs. Our country's great name is at stake respected gentleman. It is thoroughly reprehensible the way in which politicians and officials in power behave... May India see more leaders like you. It was a pleasure listening. Keep going strong...

[@malikaa148]

How does BJP welcome the very politicians they accuse.- Looking forward to your next show.

[@ranivinod8265]

We should have learned man like Kapil Sibal as PM

[@rawhide894]

Kudos Mr O'Brien

[@eudee21]

You are right Mr. Sibal. You are on youtube ,so this programme might not see the daylight if you are not politically correct, present day.