Nitish replaces Sharad as JD-U chief

Patna/New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was elected new president of Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Sunday. The JD-U has elected its new president in its National Council meeting, bringing an end to the over 10-year long tenure of Sharad Yadav, who decided not to seek a fourth consecutive term. Yadav, who had been serving as the party chief for the last three terms, resigned from the post on Sunday and is unlikely to contest for a fourth term. According to reports, the JD-U is planning an expansion before the UP Assembly polls that will be held next year.