Janata Dal (United)

The Janata Dal ( United) is an Indian party. It is mainly present in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. It has its headquarters in Patna. Sharad Yadav is Chairman.

The party was founded on 30 October 2003 from a merger with the Samata Party. Ram Sundar Das and George Fernandes are important founding members. Main competitor is the Rashtriya Janata Dal; both parties are in turn emerged from the Janata Dal. Janata Dal United is a member of the National Democratic Alliance.