Authorities in India's troubled Gujarat state have imposed a curfew on parts of its main city of Ahmedabad after fresh clashes between Hindus and Muslims. At least three people were killed in the violence. 

At least 17 people died in the state in clashes over the weekend. One of the victims was a policeman who was stabbed to death. Some rioters were also killed when police opened fire. 

In New Delhi, angry opposition lawmakers forced both houses of parliament to adjourn for the sixth time. They want the government to face a censure motion on Gujarat and fire the state's chief minister. They say he responsible for failing to control the violence. He is a member of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's Bharatiya Janata Party. 

Mr. Vajpayee says he is ready to face a no-confidence vote in parliament, but not a censure vote that could expose cracks in his 20-party coalition. He has promised to punish those responsible for the violence, regardless of their religion. He said the world has great expectations for India and vowed there will be no religious discrimination in the country. 

Some information for this report provided by AP and AFP.

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