Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD)
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is a political party in India. In 1997 Laloo Prasad Yadav founded the party. The RJD came to existence after the Lalu Prasad Yadav, ex-president of Janata Dal being evicted by Sharad Yadav on corruption charges $250 million over the farm support funds (fodder scam). The mass base of the party has traditionally been Yadavs and Muslims two large and relatively politically active segments of Bihar's population. In 2008, RJD received the status of recognized national level party following its performance in northeastern states. In the March 1998 national elections, RJD won 17 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar but failed to make significant headway in any other state. In the October 1999 elections, RJD fought the election in alliance with Congress but lost 10 Lok Sabha seats including the seat of Lalu Prasad Yadav. in the 2004 elections the party won 21 Lok Sabha seats and played prominent role in coalition government at center.
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