State party · RJD
Rashtriya Janata Dal
The Rashtriya Janata Dal split from the Janata Dal in 1997 and is one of the most influential parties in Bihar, with strong support among Yadavs and Muslims.
Founded
5 July 1997
Founder
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Headquarters
Patna, Bihar
President / Leader
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Election symbol
Hurricane lamp
Party colours
Green, yellow
Alliance
Mahagathbandhan; INDIA bloc
Active in
Bihar, Jharkhand
Ideology
Social justiceLohiaismSecularismMandal politics
History
Lalu Prasad Yadav was Chief Minister of Bihar from 1990 to 1997; his wife Rabri Devi succeeded him until 2005. The RJD has been part of various coalition governments in Bihar with the Congress and JD(U). In 2020 the party emerged as the single largest in the Bihar Assembly.
Political positions
Social justice, OBC and Muslim representation, caste census, and opposition to Hindutva politics.
Notable leaders
- • Tejashwi Yadav
- • Lalu Prasad Yadav
- • Rabri Devi
- • Misa Bharti
Notable controversies & cases
- 01Fodder scam — Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted in multiple cases related to the embezzlement of funds from the Bihar animal husbandry department.
- 02Land-for-jobs case against Lalu and family members, currently before the courts.
Sources & references
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