The Janata Dal (United) has decided to remove rebel Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Yadav as the leader in the House. The decision comes in the wake of Sharad Yadav revolting against Nitish Kumar after he joined hands with the BJP to form government in Bihar. During his public meetings, Sharad Yadav has criticised Nitish Kumar for "betrayal of mandate" in the state. ALSO READ |Sharad Yadav's revolt against Nitish Kumar: How Janata Parivar unites to splitSharad Yadav's divorce with Nitish Kumar imminent. ALSO WATCH | It is unfortunate: JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav breaks silence over new Bihar coalition government

Source: India Today August 12, 2017 08:15 UTC