Marking a formal split in Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), rebel Sharad Yadav's supporters on Thursday launched a new political party named Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD). Although the party was launched in his presence, Yadav is not officially part of it since his claim to represent the JD(U) is sub-judice. He was disqualified from JD(U) over anti-party activities.