Sharad Yadav: Socialist stalwart known for stitching alliances

Ironically, it was Kumar's decision to join hands with the BJP again in 2017 that snapped Yadav's patience with him as he decided to remain in the opposition camp and backed some of his supporters to float the Loktantrik Janata Dal. The new party, however, could never take off and his poor health virtually put an end to his active politics. He merged his party with the RJD in 2022.

Sharad Yadav: Socialist stalwart known for stitching alliances
Ironically, it was Kumar's decision to join hands with the BJP again in 2017 that snapped Yadav's patience with him as he decided to remain in the opposition camp and backed some of his supporters to float the Loktantrik Janata Dal. The new party, however, could never take off and his poor health virtually put an end to his active politics. He merged his party with the RJD in 2022.