New Delhi/Patna: Belligerent senior JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav is unlikely to float a new party as of now and may instead set up a platform called ‘Sanhja Virasat Bachao Manch’ (Save the Composite Culture Forum). Sources said the forum’s formation is likely to be announced at the August 17 conference of Opposition parties and civil society bodies called by Mr Yadav.
Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, meanwhile, on Monday suspended 21 JD(U) leaders for opposing his decision to tie up with the BJP in Bihar.
Mr Yadav, who has raised the banner of revolt against Mr Kumar’s decision of leaving the Grand Secular Alliance in the state, that included the RJD and the Congress besides the JD(U), told this newspaper that he had got an overwhelming response during his three-day Bihar tour and that he was determined to “bring together all forces who are important in saving the composite heritage and culture of the country”.
Sources said the decision to float a platform and not a political outfit now was taken after discussions between Mr Yadav and several senior political leaders like the Congress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad and CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury.
