The group is using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to publicise the scheduled dialogue on Ambedkar Jayanti. However, the Yadav-Bhushan camp maintains that they don't want to create "unnecessary hype".
"What is your assessment of where the movement stands today? What should be the future direction of our movement? How should we proceed after 14th April?" reads the Facebook page of the initiative.
"The irony is that the party, which has always professed dialogues, is scared of a dialogue organised by the volunteers themselves," a leader said.
AAP leader Anand Kumar had yesterday accused the party leadership of threatening members, who are willing to attend the April 14 meeting, of "disciplinary" action.
"It has been told by a newly-appointed spokesperson of my party that anyone attending the Swaraj Samwad will be subjected to disciplinary action by AAP leader...Please avoid being dictatorial and trust the mind power and force of truth," he had said.
However he added that the party may consider it "indiscipline if any office bearer goes for any such event".
Shastri is in the 20-member panel of the newly-appointed spokespersons of the party.
Another senior party spokesman said the party had not taken "any such position".
Yadav and Bhushan, who were expelled from the party's National Executive along with Kumar and Ajit Jha on March 28, have convened a meeting of their supporters on April 14 to chart the future course of action, amid speculations that they may a float a new political party.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
