Rashtriya Janata Dal

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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD, lit. 'National People's Party') is an Indian political party, mainly based in the Indian state of Bihar. The party was founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav. The party's support base has traditionally been Other Backward Classes, Dalits and Muslims and it is considered a political champion of the lower castes. In 2008, RJD received the status of recognized national level party following its performance in north-eastern states. RJD was derecognised as a national party on 30 July 2010. Leading the Mahagathbandhan alliance with 35 MLAs, it is currently the official opposition in Bihar. RJD is part of Ruling Government in Jharkhand with its allies in Mahagathbandhan (Jharkhand).

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