Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is a dominant political party in the state of Bihar. RJD was founded in 1997 by Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav, a well know politician who has played a pivotal role in politics in the state of Bihar. He also plays an important role in the current UPA government at the Centre as a Cabinet minister. This party came into existence due to the corruption charges laid against Mr. Lalu Prasad Yadav and his eviction from Janata Dal (JD). In year 2008, the ECI conferred RJD the national party status following on to its performance in north-eastern states.
In 2004 general elections it won 24 seats
2005 state elections : Lost power and RJD could win only 75 seats in Bihar.
In the run up to elections 2009, RJD alongwith Lok Jan Shakti Party failed to reach a seat sharing arrangement in Bihar with INC. However, RJD joined hands with their archrival LJSP for the 15th Lok Sabha elections.
In 2009 General Elections, RJD contested 44 seats and could win 4 seats only. RJD's tally is significantly dropped from the level of 23 seats in 2004 elections.
President: Mr. Lalu Prasad Yadav
Symbol : Lantern
Alliance : Member of UPA
National Parties BSP | BJP | INC | CPI | CPM | NCP | RJD State Parties ADMK | AC | AGP | AIFB | AITC | BJD | CPI(ML)(L) | DMK | FPM | INLD | JKN | JKPDP | JKNPP | JMM | JD(U) | JD (S) | KEC | KEC(M) | LJNSP | MUL | MAG | MDMK | MNF | MPC | MPP | NPF | PMK | PRP | RSP | SAD | SDF | SGF| SHS | SP | TDP | TRS | UDP | UGDP | UKKD | ZNP| Alliances NDA | UPA | Left Front | Third Front |
| RJD Performance in General Elections 2009 | ||
State |
Contested |
Won |
| Bihar | 28 | 4 |
| Total INDIA | 44 | 4 |
| RJD Performance in General Elections 2004 | |||
STATE |
Contested |
Won |
*VOTE % |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 2 | 0 | .02 |
| BIHAR | 26 | 22 | 30.67 |
| KARNATAKA | 1 | 0 | 0.06 |
| UP | 10 | 0 | 0.07 |
| JHARKHAND | 2 | 2 | 3.57 |
| PONDICHERRY | 1 | 0 | 0.27 |
| INDIA(TOTAL) | 42 | 24 | 2.41** |
*Vote % for the state ** vote % for INDIA |
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| RJD Ruled states |
None |
Party Headqaurters |
13, V P House, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001 |
