Rashtriya Janata Dal.
political party of India
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 43
What's happening
Earlier this month
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Internal party politics divide leadership views within the Rashtriya Janata Dal.Some support2 reports
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Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the RJD, is criticizing the state government in Bihar for ignoring student demands and allowing systems to collapse.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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RJD and other leaders question the alliance with BJP amid disputes over reservation policy and political challenges.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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RJD workers protest security changes for Rabri Devi, while Tej Pratap Yadav operates in Patna following Lalu Prasad Yadav's presidency.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held a march in Patna on August 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal announced its intention to field a candidate in the Bankipur constituency.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal are contesting the Bankipur Assembly by-election.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal were involved in the Bankipur Assembly by-election.Some support1 report
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The BJP and RJD criticized Maulana Sajid Rashidi's remarks, while Janardan Singh Sigriwal defended the Kanwar Yatra.Some support1 report
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The results of the Bankipur by-election show shifting sentiments, with one candidate pushed to third place and a seat vacated.Some support1 report
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Protests and debates concerning systemic failures and the Public Examinations Bill take place in Delhi.Some support1 report1 development inside
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RJD operates in the state of Bihar, and Lalu Prasad Yadav is the founding president of the party.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Rekha Gupta is a candidate for Rashtriya Janata Dal, and Rajiv Ranjan Singh is a Janata Dal MP from Munger in Bihar.Some support1 report
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A critic criticized the ruling NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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RJD leaders, including Ritu Jaiswal, are defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party due to the popularity of Narendra Modi.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from the Rashtriya Janata Dal citing leadership issues and joined the BJP.Some support1 report
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Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from the Rashtriya Janata Dal and is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, urging Tejashwi Yadav to introspect party direction.Some support3 reports
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Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, is mentioned in connection with the Rashtriya Janata Dal.Some support1 report
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Prem Kumar serves as Assembly Speaker while RJD is in opposition during the Assembly session held in Patna.Some support4 reports
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal opposes the Bharatiya Janata Party's authoritarian pushback ideologies.Some support6 reports
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The Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal criticized current economic policies and market practices on July 5, 2026.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Ansari accused RJD of betraying the coalition, while he supported Chief Minister Soren. Bhattacharya wrote to Kharge regarding the matter.Well supported4 reports
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Rajesh Thakur alleged betrayal after expected votes of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were due in the Rajya Sabha on June 18, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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RJD party workers provided informal protection in Bihar after the government officially withdrew security cover.Some support1 report
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Political figures from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, including Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav, are noted in Bihar.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Around Rashtriya Janata Dal this week
News at the entities that move Rashtriya Janata Dal most-
Tejashwi Yadav StructuralLeader of Opposition demanded CM's resignation following an incident in Jamui district.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
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Bharatiya Janata Party OperationalBJP governments enacted anti-religious conversion laws and used 'love jihad' rhetoric to deepen anxieties.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
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Nitish Kumar OperationalJD(U) is seeking alliance partners for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, leveraging Nitish Kumar's popularity in Purvanchal.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
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Rekha Gupta StructuralRekha Gupta attended a Divyangjan awareness program on January 1, 2026, in her capacity as a representative and Chief Guest.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
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Samrat Choudhary OperationalChief Minister Samrat Choudhary has dismissed opposition allegations made against the Election Commission.Moves Rashtriya Janata Dal
Connections
The 38 strongest of 43, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tejashwi Yadav Structural
Tejashwi Yadav holds formal leadership positions, including working president and leader, within the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav Structural
Lalu Prasad Yadav serves as the founding and current national president and chief leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
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Bihar Operational
The Rashtriya Janata Dal operates as a political entity whose actions are situated within and exert pressure upon the political system of Bihar.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
The two political parties are engaged in active political competition, characterized by ideological opposition, electoral challenges, and strategic maneuvering.
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Ritu Jaiswal Structural
Ritu Jaiswal served as the state president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal women's wing.
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Parimal Nathwani Transactional
RJD MLAs provided political support to Parimal Nathwani through cross-voting.
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Rabri Devi Structural
Rabri Devi is formally affiliated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal political party.
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Lalu Structural
Lalu serves as the chief and spokesperson for the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.
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Tej Pratap Yadav Structural
Tej Pratap Yadav is the son of the RJD chief, establishing a familial link within the party structure.
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Rekha Gupta Structural
Rashtriya Janata Dal formally nominated Rekha Gupta as a candidate and member.
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Nitish Kumar Operational
The entities are engaged in active political competition, with RJD threatening a split from Nitish Kumar's political alliance.
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Rohini Acharya Structural
Rohini Acharya is a current member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal political party.
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election commission Operational
Rashtriya Janata Dal actively criticizes the election commission over electoral transparency and regulatory actions.
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parliament Structural
The political party operates within the legislative body, participating in debates and voting on concerns.
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Bhola Yadav Structural
Bhola Yadav holds the formal position of National General Secretary within the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
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supreme court Transactional
A specific petition regarding the party's trust finances and a subsequent appeal concerning the party chief's conviction are currently pending before the Supreme Court.
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Indian National Congress Operational
The parties are observed interacting within an alliance structure while pursuing independent political interests.
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Samajwadi Party Mentioned together
The two political parties are co-mentioned in the general context of political discourse.
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Rajya Sabha Structural
The political entity RJD operates within the legislative body of the Rajya Sabha.
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Samrat Choudhary Operational
Samrat Choudhary interacts with RJD through formal greetings and as a critical voice regarding government policy.
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Patna Shared context
RJD conducts political activities and contests elections within the city of Patna.
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India Shared context
Rashtriya Janata Dal is identified as a political party operating within India.
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Kozhikode Shared context
The leadership of Rashtriya Janata Dal held a policy leadership meeting in Kozhikode.
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Chirag Paswan Mentioned together
Chirag Paswan extended birthday greetings to the RJD president.
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Centre Shared context
Rashtriya Janata Dal operates within the political framework governed by the Centre.
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Stalin Mentioned together
Stalin symbolically communicated with the RJD national president.
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Delhi Shared context
The political party operates within the context of Delhi, where protests regarding systemic failures are observed.
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Abhishek Kumar Shared context
Abhishek Kumar was involved in a political bypoll within the political context of Rashtriya Janata Dal.
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ECI Mentioned together
The single snapshot mentions opposition parties attacking the Election Commission, but does not explicitly link RJD to this action.
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Narendra Modi Operational
RJD MP criticized PM Modi's ability to handle public emotion.
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Congress Operational
The entities are involved in a political alliance where allegations of cross-voting are reported.
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Rajesh Thakur Operational
Rajesh Thakur alleged that Rashtriya Janata Dal did not provide expected votes.
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Assam Shared context
RJD operates as the opposition party within the legislative assembly of Assam.
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Irfan Ansari Operational
Irfan Ansari has publicly accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal of betraying a coalition.
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JSP Operational
JSP's founder is actively competing in the political fray alongside Rashtriya Janata Dal.
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Ayodhya Transactional
A legal notice demanding financial disclosures was observed between Ayodhya and Rashtriya Janata Dal.
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Rekha Gupta Structural
Rekha Gupta was formally nominated by the Rashtriya Janata Dal for a by-election.
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Nitin Nabin Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Nitin Nabin and Rashtriya Janata Dal was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
6 events- Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the RJD, is criticizing the state government in Bihar for ignoring student demands and allowing systems to collapse.
- RJD and other leaders question the alliance with BJP amid disputes over reservation policy and political challenges.
- The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held a march in Patna on August 19, 2026.
- Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal were involved in the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
- The BJP and RJD criticized Maulana Sajid Rashidi's remarks, while Janardan Singh Sigriwal defended the Kanwar Yatra.
- The results of the Bankipur by-election show shifting sentiments, with one candidate pushed to third place and a seat vacated.
July 2026
10 events- The Rashtriya Janata Dal announced its intention to field a candidate in the Bankipur constituency.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal are contesting the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
- Protests and debates concerning systemic failures and the Public Examinations Bill take place in Delhi.
- Rekha Gupta is a candidate for Rashtriya Janata Dal, and Rajiv Ranjan Singh is a Janata Dal MP from Munger in Bihar.
- Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from the Rashtriya Janata Dal citing leadership issues and joined the BJP.
- Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from the Rashtriya Janata Dal and is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, urging Tejashwi Yadav to introspect party direction.
- Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, is mentioned in connection with the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
- Prem Kumar serves as Assembly Speaker while RJD is in opposition during the Assembly session held in Patna.
- The Rashtriya Janata Dal opposes the Bharatiya Janata Party's authoritarian pushback ideologies.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal criticized current economic policies and market practices on July 5, 2026.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- RJD workers protest security changes for Rabri Devi, while Tej Pratap Yadav operates in Patna following Lalu Prasad Yadav's presidency.
- RJD operates in the state of Bihar, and Lalu Prasad Yadav is the founding president of the party.
- A critic criticized the ruling NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- RJD leaders, including Ritu Jaiswal, are defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party due to the popularity of Narendra Modi.
- Ansari accused RJD of betraying the coalition, while he supported Chief Minister Soren. Bhattacharya wrote to Kharge regarding the matter.
- Rajesh Thakur alleged betrayal after expected votes of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were due in the Rajya Sabha on June 18, 2026.
- RJD party workers provided informal protection in Bihar after the government officially withdrew security cover.
- Political figures from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, including Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav, are noted in Bihar.