He entered the race as a nominee from Rajasthan Club, according to his close associate Goutam Dasgupta.
Members say Lok Paritran had problems of favouritism, casteism and non-transparency.
Sarabjit Singh, who is facing death penalty in Pakistan on charges of carrying out blasts in Lahore, has found some more support.
Schumacher, trying to break career pole positions record he shares with Ayrton Senna at 65, did not make it to the final session.
Bollywood has dished out a simple fare this week. The two movies, which are releasing this weekend are Aksar and Mere Jeevan Saathi.
The accident occurred when the Howrah Sambhalpur Express dashed against the rear of a Kharagpur-Howrah local train.