Rashtriya Janata Dal (Democratic)
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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.
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- ^ Chaudhuri, Kaylan (2001-05-12). "Fissures in the RJD". Frontline, India's national magazine (The Hindu). http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1810/18100390.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-07.