Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan launch farmer movement
May 21, 2015  19:40
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Swaraj Abhiyan, a group formed by ousted AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan, today formed its national team of 29 members and announced "Jai Kisan Abhiyan Swaraj Yatra" to kickstart its movement for farmers.

Yadav, leader of Swaraj Abhiyan -- formed after his expulsion from the AAP -- said the group has prepared its constitution which talks of RTI, autonomy to state bodies, advisory council, freedom of expression, associate membership for other organisation and the Lokpal. He, however, denied forming a party on immediate basis.

"Right from the first day, we are saying that we are a political organisation. But to form a political party, we need to gather strength and energy," Yadav said.

"Even if a political party is floated, volunteers have options to work for social issues through Swaraj Abhiyan movement. It will always remain a non-electoral organisation," Bhushan said.

A majority of the members of the national working committee include former AAP members, who were either expelled or quit. Yadav, who was earlier handling Haryana, while in the AAP, continues to hold the charge of the state in the newly formed outfit.
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