India, March 28 -- Mongolia's Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned on Friday after rising tensions within the ruling Mongolian People's Party and a parliamentary boycott by the Opposition.

The parliament accepted Zandanshatar's resignation.

The Opposition Democratic Party earlier this month launched a boycott of parliamentary activity, citing concerns over the concentration of power within the ruling party. There have been months of corruption allegations against Justice Minister Enkhbayar Battumur, a close ally of Zandanshatar, who has not been accused.

In a statement on social media, Zandanshatar, who had been prime minister since June, said the political infighting would end up harming the economy and lead to rising prices....