RJD
INDIA
Rashtriya Janata Dal
Social justice, Secularism · Founded 1997
4
Lok Sabha
of 543
6
Rajya Sabha
of 245
0
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
Founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav in 1997, RJD is the main opposition party in Bihar and champion of OBC-Muslim ('MY') coalition politics. Lalu is serving sentences in fodder scam cases.
Founded
1997
Alliance
INDIA
President
Lalu Prasad Yadav
HQ
Patna
Type
State / Regional Party
Ideology
Social justice, Secularism
Lok Sabha Performance
ECI data| Year | Seats | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4/ 543 | — |
| 2019 | 0/ 543 | — |
| 2014 | 4/ 543 | — |
| 2009 | 4/ 543 | — |
| 2004 | 24/ 543 | — |
| 1999 | 7/ 543 | — |
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
4 / 543 seats
0.7% seat share
Key Facts
- Founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav in 1997
- Ruled Bihar 1990-2005 under Lalu-Rabri Devi
- Lalu convicted in fodder scam multiple times
- MY (Muslim-Yadav) coalition strategy pioneered by RJD
- Tejashwi Yadav leading party as Lalu's political heir
States & UTs Currently Ruling (0)
Not currently ruling any state