Law Kumar Mishra
Patna, May 2
The Janata Dal United (JDU) posters and other advertisement materials would have the face of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; keeping other party leaders out of focus.
State Party President Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Sunday issued a circular stating that Nitish Kumar is the only leader of the JDU. Only Nitish Kumar would be seen in all posters, pamphlets, banners, handbills, stickers and hoarding, the circular sent to all office bearers and district presidents directed.
Party chief warned photos and names of leaders other than Nitish must not be seen, otherwise disciplinary action would be taken. Kushwaha said projecting leaders other than Nitish encourages groupism in the party.
Decision to ban photos of leaders other than Chief Minister was taken following National President Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Steel Minister RCP Singh figuring on the banners displayed at Haj Bhawan here on Friday during iftar party hosted by the JDU.
Supporters of RCP Singh who headed the party earlier have put banners and posters in different parts of the state capital extending Eid greetings. These posters are being removed on the instructions of the JDU state president.
