Aiming to stitch an alliance of non-BJP parties to oust the NDA major from power and introduce politics of socialism, supporters of rebel Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav will formally launch their party, Loktantrik Janata Dal, here on May 18.
The party is being formed with Mr. Yadav as its “mentor”, Arun Srivastava, a leader of the rebel group, told reporters here.
The foundation convention will be held at Talkatora Stadium, where around 8,000 members of the LJD are expected to converge and Mr. Yadav will be present on the occasion, Mr. Srivastava said.