New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has said that the opposition parties accepted government's proposal for discussion on electoral reforms in the spirit of parliamentary democracy and made a tactical change in their stance.

He said opposition parties will corner the government during discussions on the 150 years of Vande Mataram and election reforms.

The opposition parties had been insisting on discussion on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which is being carried out by Election Commission.

"A responsible Opposition has done all it takes to get Parliament to function. We have been gracious and accommodating, even though we are up against a government who mock Parliament. Yes, a discussion on SIR ...