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Is there a total breakdown in government-opposition ties? Experts weigh in

The battle between the Modi government and the opposition has been intensifying in Parliament with each passing day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech replying to the vote of thanks on the President's address was derailed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday amidst ruckus. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed PM Modi is scared of facing the truth about the Naravani memoirs, and he doesn't want to appear in Parliament. So, is there a total breakdown in government-opposition ties? What will it take to restore trust between the two sides? Watch as panellists share their views on these and more on the show. 


 

 

 

 

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