Janata Dal (United) is a recognised state party in Bihar. JD (U) was strengthened after merging with Samata Party and came to power in Bihar in alliance with BJP in 2005. Successful governance by Bihar chief minister Nitish kumar helped JD (U) to strengthen its popularity among women, most backward classes and Mahadalits.
About Janata Dal (United):
Founded on: October 30, 2003 (Merger of Samata and Janata Dal (United)
JD (U) first President: George Fernandes
Current President: Sharad Yadav
Election symbol: Arrow
Party office Address: 7, Jantar Mantar Road, New Delhi – 110011
Phone Number: (11) 23368833, 23367886
JD (U) Official Website: http://janatadalunited.org/
Nitish Kumar Blog: http://nitishspeaks.blogspot.com/
Greatest moment in Party history:
1. Came into power in Bihar in 2005 by dislodging RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
2. Sweeping victory in 2009 Parliament elections.
Painful moment:
1. Denying ticket to George Fernandes. He contested as independent and lost in 2009 Lok Sabha polls from Muzaffarpur from where he won in 1977 (after emergency).
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