Indian PM Asked to Resign over Corruption Charges

Coal fields sold to private companies without bidding process.

NEW DELHI — In India, opposition members are calling for the prime minister's resignation following the latest allegations of corruption to hit the ruling coalition. Lawmakers have refused to take up any legislation, as parliament was adjourned for a third day.

Minutes after parliament convened Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers crowded aisles and shouted slogans demanding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh step down.