Opposition parties stage protests as Modi opens India's first parliament session
Opposition protests have erupted in India, as parliament convenes for its first session since the general election. Lawmakers have vowed to press the government on several fronts, including a recent scandal on college admission tests and government teaching jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for "consensus". The first parliamentary session is expected to provide a preview of Mr Modi's plans for his third term, following a setback that forced him into a coalition government for the first time in a decade. Neha Poonia reports.Â
Opposition protests have erupted in India, as parliament convenes for its first session since the general election. Lawmakers have vowed to press the government on several fronts, including a recent scandal on college admission tests and government teaching jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for "consensus". The first parliamentary session is expected to provide a preview of Mr Modi's plans for his third term, following a setback that forced him into a coalition government for the first time in a decade. Neha Poonia reports.Â