Rashtriya Janata Dal (Democratic) Explained

Rashtriya Janata Dal (Democratic)
Eci:Registered unrecognized
Abbreviation:RJD(D)
Founder:Nagmani
Leader:Nagmani
Colorcode:Green
Foundation:2001
Split:Rashtriya Janata Dal
Merged:Bharatiya Janata Party
Alliance:National Democratic Alliance (2001-2003)

Rashtriya Janata Dal (Democratic) (National People's Party (Democratic)), political party in India, formed when a group of five MPs (three Lok Sabha, two Rajya Sabha) broke away from Rashtriya Janata Dal 2001.[1] RJD(D) joined National Democratic Alliance and RJD(D) leader Nagmani became a minister in the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee 2003. Later the same year RJD(D) merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Notes and References

  1. News: Fissures in the RJD. https://web.archive.org/web/20020414173939/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1810/18100390.htm. usurped. April 14, 2002. Chaudhuri. Kaylan. 2001-05-12. Frontline, India's national magazine. The Hindu. 2009-06-07.