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'''Janata Dal (United)''' ('''JDU''') is a [[political party]] in [[India]] with political presence mainly in [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]]. Janta Dal (United) party mentor and patron is "Veteran Socialist leader" [[George Fernandes]]; [[George Fernandes]] broke away from the erstwhile Janata Dal and formed the [[Samata Party]] in 1994. Presently it is led by [[Nitish Kumar]]. The current party was formed by the merger of the erstwhile Janata Dal (United) with the [[Samata Party]] on October 30, 2003. The uniting force is believed to be common opposition to [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] in [[Bihar]] especially after the RJD welcomed Samata Party rebels like [[Raghunath Jha]] into the party. Janata Dal (United) is a constituent of the [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|National Democratic Alliance]].
'''Janata Dal (United)''' ('''JDU''') is a [[political party]] in [[India]] with political presence mainly in [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]]. Janta Dal (United) party mentor and patron is "Veteran Socialist leader" [[George Fernandes]]; [[George Fernandes]] broke away from the erstwhile Janata Dal and formed the [[Samata Party]] in 1994. Presently it is led by [[Nitish Kumar]]. The current party was formed by the merger of the erstwhile Janata Dal (United) with the [[Samata Party]] on October 30, 2003. The uniting force is believed to be common opposition to [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] in [[Bihar]] especially after the RJD welcomed Samata Party rebels like [[Raghunath Jha]] into the party. Janata Dal (United) is a constituent of the [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|National Democratic Alliance]].


The Janata Dal (United) and the [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] -- bitter political opponents today—originate from the same [[Janata Dal]] and [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]'s call for a program of social transformation which he termed ''Sampoorna kraanthi'' or ''Total Revolution'' after Indira Gandhi was found guilty of violating electoral laws by the Allahabad High Court in [[1974]].
The Janata Dal (United) and the [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] -- bitter political opponents today—originate from the same [[Janata Dal]] and [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]'s call for a program of social transformation which he termed ''Sampoorna kraanthi'' or ''Total Revolution'' after [[Indira Gandhi]] was found guilty of violating electoral laws by the Allahabad High Court in [[1974]].


Currently, the JD(U) heads the government in Bihar. The JD(U) along with its alliance partner, the BJP defeated the RJD-led UPA government in Bihar in November, 2005. The government is headed by JD(U) leader, [[Nitish Kumar]].
Currently, the JD(U) heads the government in Bihar. The JD(U) along with its alliance partner, the BJP defeated the RJD-led UPA government in Bihar in November, 2005. The government is headed by JD(U) leader, [[Nitish Kumar]].

Revision as of 12:54, 7 December 2011

Janata Dal(United)
ChairmanSharad Yadav
Lok Sabha LeaderRam Sundar Das
Rajya Sabha LeaderGeorge Fernandes
FoundedOctober 30, 2003
HeadquartersPatna, Bihar
IdeologyIntegral humanism
Secularism
Socialism
Political positionCentre
AllianceNational Democratic Alliance
Seats in Lok Sabha
20 / 545
Seats in Rajya Sabha
7 / 250
Website
Janatadalunited.org

Janata Dal (United) (JDU) is a political party in India with political presence mainly in Bihar and Jharkhand. Janta Dal (United) party mentor and patron is "Veteran Socialist leader" George Fernandes; George Fernandes broke away from the erstwhile Janata Dal and formed the Samata Party in 1994. Presently it is led by Nitish Kumar. The current party was formed by the merger of the erstwhile Janata Dal (United) with the Samata Party on October 30, 2003. The uniting force is believed to be common opposition to Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar especially after the RJD welcomed Samata Party rebels like Raghunath Jha into the party. Janata Dal (United) is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance.

The Janata Dal (United) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal -- bitter political opponents today—originate from the same Janata Dal and Jayaprakash Narayan's call for a program of social transformation which he termed Sampoorna kraanthi or Total Revolution after Indira Gandhi was found guilty of violating electoral laws by the Allahabad High Court in 1974.

Currently, the JD(U) heads the government in Bihar. The JD(U) along with its alliance partner, the BJP defeated the RJD-led UPA government in Bihar in November, 2005. The government is headed by JD(U) leader, Nitish Kumar. In the recent Karnataka elections, it contested 71 seats but failed to win any seat.

Party finance

JD(U) income has grown about six times in five years but on a small base.

  • 2002-03: ₹22 lakh (US$26,000)
  • 2003-04: ₹26.7 lakh (US$32,000)
  • 2004-05: ₹97.2 lakh (US$120,000)
  • 2005-06: ₹64 lakh (US$77,000)
  • 2006-07: ₹1.3 crore (US$160,000)[1]

The expenditure in 2006-07 was mostly on election and meeting establishment expenses.

  • Election costs: Rs 97 lakh
  • Establishment costs: Rs 11 lakh

As per UTVI information assets of the party were -

  • 2002-03: ₹31 lakh (US$37,000)
  • 2003-04: ₹32.1 lakh (US$38,000)
  • 2004-05: ₹29 lakh (US$35,000)
  • 2005-06: ₹16.1 lakh (US$19,000)
  • 2006-07: ₹35.8 lakh (US$43,000)[1]

External links

References

  1. ^ a b "JD (U) FY07 income Rs 1.3cr!". UTVi. September 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-25. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help) [dead link]


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