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RJD (RJD)
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- Abbreviation RJD
- President Lalu Prasad Yadav
- Founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, Jagada Nand Singh, Tulsidas Mehta, Abdul Bari Siddiqui, Mohammad Shahabuddin, Mohammed Taslimuddin, Mohammad Ali Ashraf Fatmi
- Founded 5 July 1997 (27 Years Ago) (1997-07-05)
- Country India
- Headquarters 13, V. P. House, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, India-110001
- Eci Status State Party In Bihar
- Ideology Bihari Nationalism, Regionalism, Democratic Socialism, Secularism, Left-wing Populism
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RJD (RJD) BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Rashtriya Janata Dal: Bihar's Caste Politics Powerhouse Founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is a prominent political force in Bihar, primarily drawing support from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Dalits, and Muslims. Its emergence solidified its position as a champion...
RJD NEWS
Rabri Devi told to vacate Circular Road home, where Lalu and she have stayed since 2006
May 30, 2026 11:46 am
In a letter dated May 29, the govt says that the house -- 10, Circular Road -- is allotted to Animal, Fisheries, and Dairy Resources Minister Nand Kishore Ram.
RJD firebrand becomes BJP’s newest face: Ritu Jaiswal’s journey from panchayat mukhiya to national limelight
May 27, 2026 3:50 am
Denied RJD ticket in 2025 Assembly polls, Jaiswal contested as an Independent. She joined BJP with a ‘good number of supporters’, party state chief says.
How Nitish exit gives RJD an opening to expand base, reclaim social justice
March 08, 2026 7:23 am
Tejashwi also faces challenges as RJD has to build second-rung leadership of non-Yadav OBC and EBC groups and address concerns about governance and law and order
Long night in Patna, decks being cleared for CM Nitish Kumar’s exit
March 05, 2026 1:08 pm
CM 'signs papers' for Rajya Sabha; Senior JD(U) leaders and party members meet to dissuade him; it's like abduction of Venezuelan leader, says RJD MP Manoj Jha
Tejashwi Yadav elevated as RJD No 2: Three challenges now define the test he faces
January 26, 2026 8:17 am
Formally handed an organisational role for the first time, the 36-year-old promises to live up to it, announces tour of all Bihar districts after the Budget session to “listen” to party leaders and their problems
As Tej Pratap warms up to BJP, why Lalu is signalling a thaw in RJD chill
January 15, 2026 8:04 am
At his Dahi Chuda feast, attended by Deputy CM Vijay Sinha among others, Tej Pratap, when asked if BJP would nominate him as an MLC, said he would “accept any responsibility given to him”.
In Bihar, Samrat says will open school in Lalu's property; RJD retort: Let government learn to run its own schools first
December 13, 2025 7:35 pm
Home department sources said Samrat Choudhary was referring to Lalu Prasad's seized house at MLA Colony near Veterinary College, Patna.
After Bihar blow, why cracks are widening between RJD, Congress
December 03, 2025 1:44 pm
State Congress president Rajesh Ram says the party’s alliance with RJD was just “electoral”, even as several DCC chiefs blame non-cooperation from RJD, among other factors, for the party’s rout
RJD flags factors behind Bihar debacle: 'Wrong tickets', 'Dashazari' to 'offensive' Bhojpuri songs
November 29, 2025 7:48 am
Conducting a review of the poll outcome, RJD also claims 'sabotage' by some party workers; admits that it underestimated the Owaisi factor
House of Yadavs: RJD digs in its heels over 10, Circular Road, a day after govt notice, says ‘Rabri Devi won’t vacate’
November 27, 2025 9:59 am
Decision politically motivated, "smacks of spite", says RJD state president; JD(U) hits back: “How long will Lalu family talk about houses for themselves?”
RJD PHOTOS
After JD(U)-RJD patch-up, Nitish pays courtesy visit to ex-foe Lalu Prasad
August 17, 2022 10:27 pm
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday visited RJD national president Lalu Prasad, who returned to Patna from New Delhi after undergoing treatment due to a fall.
Rajya Sabha nominations 2016: Faces to look out for
May 30, 2016 6:19 pm
Parties like BJP, Congress, JD(U), RJD among other have revealed some of the names as their nomination for Rajya Sabha in 2016. Here are a few:
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RJD VIDEOS
Nitish Abandons Lalu: What Transpired In These 20 Months Of The Failed Alliance
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Doubling farmers’ income is government’s political stunt, says Lalu Yadav
February 29, 2016 4:35 pm
Patna, Feb 29 (ANI): Former railway minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday said the ruling government’s statement of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, is just a political stunt to reserve their berth in the next general elections.He further asserted that the BJP-led Central Government will not win the 2019 polls.
Patiala court scuffle is attack on India’s democracy: Farooq
February 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Srinagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Condemning the JNU row, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Patron Farooq Abdullah said that the scuffle between lawyers and students outside the Patiala House Court is an attack on India’s democracy. Farooq added that the entire JNU row has been exaggerated and the Vice Chancellor should have handled it himself. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav accused the Delhi Police for being a mere spectator in the JNU row, alleging that they are acting on behalf of the Centre.
Take action against Sarfaraz, if there are evidences: Lalu Yadav
January 22, 2016 10:54 am
Patna, Jan 22 (ANI): Commenting on the Janata Dal-United MLA Sarfaraz Alam's molestation case, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday said in his view, there should be quick action against Sarfaraz, if there is any evidence. He added that now the JDU has to decide how they want to proceed in this matter.
BJP answerable for Pathankot: Lalu Yadav
January 12, 2016 9:39 am
Patna, Jan 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Yadav on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had failed to safeguard the nation and the party was liable as to how the terrorists entered Pathankot’s highly secured airbase. He further said that instead of engaging in communalism, BJP should answer about nation’s security. He said that Pakistani former General Pervez Musharraf is not the government of Pakistan and held the Pakistani government answerable regarding the Pathankot terror attack.
PM Modi's visit to Pathankot significant: RJD
January 09, 2016 7:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Pathankot is of utmost importance and this decision has been highly appreciated. He stated that although this decision was good but the Prime Minister has failed in forming a coherent strategy for Pakistan. He added that there are many drawbacks regarding Pakistan which requires attention.
PM Modi failed to protect the country: Lalu Yadav
January 08, 2016 10:45 am
Patna, Jan 08 (ANI): Hinting at the Pathankot terror attack, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had failed to protect the country. He also said that the centre only talked about law and order while the country remained unsafe in their hands.
