Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, party general secretary Manish Suman said, "Our Chairman Mahato welcomed Mishra as he is a responsible leader of Madhes." Mishra was also founding general secretary of Nepal Sadbhavana Party, reads the statement. [break]
Talking to Republica, Mishra said, "Following the Supreme Court order to recognize Giri-led NSP, I decided to quit the party as I felt demoralized." He claimed that he joined Mahato´s party to further the cause of Madhes.