Janata Dal (United)
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), founded in 2003, is a major political party in India. Explore its latest activities, statements, and role in the current political landscape.
Current vs. Opposition
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Ruling Party (National)
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))
Opposition Party
History & Achievements
History
Formed 30 October 2003 through a merger of Janata Dal, Samata Party, and Lok Shakti factions, largely in opposition to the RJD in Bihar. Nitish Kumar became its dominant figure.
Achievements
Focused on road infrastructure and law-and-order in Bihar. As of 2026, a key NDA ally with 85 seats after the November 2025 Bihar election; Nitish Kumar continues as JD(U)'s legislature leader.
Janata Dal (United) News
Bihar Politics: JD(U) Reiterates Position on Uniform Civil Code
The Uniform Civil Code has emerged as a fresh political issue in Bihar after JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party does not support implementing a UCC in the state, while BJP leaders have backed the proposal at the national level.
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JD(U) Revives Farakka Barrage Campaign as Bihar Flood Politics Intensifies
The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.
