Opposition asks Modi apologise in Rajya Sabha

Opposition sought an apology from Modi for having projected the opposition as "supporters of black money"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha. Photo: ANI
IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 01 2016 | 1:04 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned briefly following an uproar shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi entered the house.

As soon as the Prime Minister entered, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad sought an apology from him for having projected the opposition as "supporters of black money".

Azad was supported by Trinamool Congress's Derek O'Brien.
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First Published: Dec 01 2016 | 1:01 PM IST

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