KOZHIKODE: Bringing an end to the long-drawn merger talks, Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) has finally decided to merge with Janata Dal (Secular). Both parties are LDF constituents in state. The decision was taken at the meeting of the state secretariat and state committee meeting of LJD in Kozhikode on Thursday.
The previous meeting of LJD state committee had decided to hold talks with like-minded parties in view of LJD merging with Lalu Prasad-headed Rashtriya Janata Dal nationally.