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.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (Democratic) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | RJD(D) |
| Leader | Nagmani |
| Founder | Nagmani |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Split from | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Merged into | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| ECI Status | Registered unrecognized |
| Alliance | National Democratic Alliance (2001-2003) |
References
edit- ^ Chaudhuri, Kaylan (2001-05-12). "Fissures in the RJD". Frontline, India's national magazine. The Hindu. Archived from the original on April 14, 2002. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
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