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Threat to Sharad Yadav: 'Don't back anti-nationals or speak against Hindus'

Sharad Yadav has come out against his party's decision to dump the grand alliance in Bihar

Threat to Sharad Yadav: 'Don't back anti-nationals or speak against Hindus'
Updated On : 27 Aug 2017 | 12:52 PM IST

Went to attend JD (U)'s executive meet; wasn't allowed, says Sharad Yadav

I formed the party; some people are telling me that this isn't my home, the JD (U) leader said

Went to attend JD (U)'s executive meet; wasn't allowed, says Sharad Yadav
Updated On : 19 Aug 2017 | 6:10 PM IST

Sharad Yadav to host alliance meet tomorrow in a show of strength

There would be hardly anybody from the opposition who will not come: Sharad Yadav

Sharad Yadav to host alliance meet tomorrow in a show of strength
Updated On : 16 Aug 2017 | 5:52 PM IST

Sharad Yadav to launch non-political forum

New Delhi, 14 AugustOn a day that Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) suspended 21 leaders from Bihar for supporting senior leader Sharad Yadav, the Rajya Sabha member indicated he was preparing to launch a non-political outfit, 'sajha virasat bachao manch', or the forum to save India's composite culture', on Thursday.Sources close to Yadav likened the move to the events in 1987, when former prime minister VP Singh had launched 'Jan Morcha', or people's front, after he was dismissed from the Congress party. However, the Nitish Kumar-led JD (U) is yet to muster the courage to throw out Yadav, a founding member of the party.Yadav rejected accusations from the Nitish Kumar camp that he might be joining Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). "I am committed to the struggle to save the composite culture of India, which is under threat. My effort is to coordinate to bring people from diverse fields and backgrounds on a common platform for this purpose," Yadav, who continues to be a ...

Sharad Yadav to launch non-political forum
Updated On : 15 Aug 2017 | 12:29 AM IST

Sharad Yadav faction to present itself as real JD(U) with 14 units' support

Sharad Yadav-led faction claims the support of 14 state units, says Nitish only has support in Bihar

Sharad Yadav faction to present itself as real JD(U) with 14 units' support
Updated On : 13 Aug 2017 | 4:11 PM IST
Updated On : 12 Aug 2017 | 9:54 PM IST

Wasn't afraid of Indira, who is Nitish, asks Sharad Yadav on being sacked

He refused to comment on reports on JDU decision to replace him as the parliamentary party leader

Wasn't afraid of Indira, who is Nitish, asks Sharad Yadav on being sacked
Updated On : 12 Aug 2017 | 3:56 PM IST

JD(U) cautions Sharad Yadav from 'crossing limits' after he slams Nitish

KC Tyagi said Yadav should refrain from making objectionable statements about the party

JD(U) cautions Sharad Yadav from 'crossing limits' after he slams Nitish
Updated On : 10 Aug 2017 | 9:35 PM IST

Rift in JD(U): I am with mahagathbandhan, says Sharad Yadav

Mahagathbandhan was given a mandate by 11 cr people to rule Bihar for 5 yrs

Rift in JD(U): I am with mahagathbandhan, says Sharad Yadav
Updated On : 10 Aug 2017 | 3:29 PM IST

Sharad Yadav to hold anti-communalism convention on August 17

New Delhi, 1 AugustTo indicate his disagreement with party chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) veteran Sharad Yadav is set to host a convention against communalism in mid-August. The convention is likely to take place on August 17, two days before Nitish is slated to chair the party's national executive meeting in Patna.According to JD (U) sources, the convention is set to be attended by senior leaders of Opposition parties, including the Congress and Left parties, and would be a show of strength of Opposition unity and to express solidarity with Yadav. Sources close to him said Yadav is determined to raise his voice against Nitish's "unilateral" decision to align with the BJP from within the party.The discontent against Nitish's move has gradually surfaced within the JD (U). At least a dozen senior party leaders from across the country have written to Nitish, who is also the JD (U) chief, pointing ..

Sharad Yadav to hold anti-communalism convention on August 17
Updated On : 02 Aug 2017 | 1:14 AM IST

Sharad Yadav backs Mayawati, says not allowing her to speak in RS is unjust

Yesterday, the BSP chief resigned from Rajya Sabha as she was not allowed to speak on Dalits

Sharad Yadav backs Mayawati, says not allowing her to speak in RS is unjust
Updated On : 19 Jul 2017 | 6:40 PM IST

Debate on Uniform Civil Code beyond Law Commission mandate: Sharad Yadav

He says, the Constitution provide such a step only when there is a consensus on the issue

Debate on Uniform Civil Code beyond Law Commission mandate: Sharad Yadav
Updated On : 03 Feb 2017 | 12:57 PM IST

Sexist slur? Sharad Yadav firm on his remark about honour of voters

Received an NCW notice after saying "honour of vote is bigger and important than honour of daughter"

Sexist slur? Sharad Yadav firm on his remark about honour of voters
Updated On : 26 Jan 2017 | 9:20 AM IST

Honour of vote more important than that of daughter, says Sharad Yadav

Yadav was speaking on the occasion of birth anniversary of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur

Honour of vote more important than that of daughter, says Sharad Yadav
Updated On : 25 Jan 2017 | 12:02 PM IST

BJP-PDP did not implement alliance agenda in J&K well: Sharad Yadav

Some day all Hurriyat leaders will have to come to the talking table, said Yadav

BJP-PDP did not implement alliance agenda in J&K well: Sharad Yadav
Updated On : 05 Sep 2016 | 6:00 PM IST

Sharad Yadav not to seek 4th term as JD(U) president

Yadav, one of the founder leaders of the party along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has been at the helm since 2006

Sharad Yadav not to seek 4th term as JD(U) president
Updated On : 04 Apr 2016 | 4:01 PM IST