Felix Kulov is speaking at the session.The newly-elected parliament in Krygyzstan on Sunday convened a formal session to discuss the legitimacy of the outgoing parliament. (Photo: Xinhua)

The newly-elected parliament in Krygyzstan on Sunday convened a formal session to discuss the legitimacy of the outgoing parliament.

Fifty-four newly-elected lawmakers were sworn in at the session.

Intense political infighting was heating up in the nation's legislature, which has found itself with two sets of parliament both claiming to be legitimate.

The government of President Askar Akayev was ousted Thursday by opposition demonstrations which were triggered by the disputed results of a March 13 parliamentary run-off.

Meanwhile, some 700 protesters supporting ousted President Akayev blocked a main road linking Akayev's hometown with the capital city of Bishkek.

The protesters, meeting in Kemin, Akayev's hometown 80 kilometers east of Bishkek, said they do not accept the interim government led by opposition leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

Akayev fled the country on Thursday before the opposition supporters stormed the White House, the seat of the Krygyz government.