Alleged
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Affiliation : Political Party
Founded: 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav
Leader: Tejashwi Yadav (son)
Status: Ruling alliance in Bihar
Classification:
- Core Type: Socialist populism, caste politics
- Subtypes: Dynastic control
- Citizen Conflict Level: š“ High
Leadership Structure:
- Family-centered power; leadership transfer to son
- No genuine internal democracy
| Metric | Status | Notes |
| Internal Democracy | ā Weak | Family-led decision-making |
| Hereditary Succession | š“ Yes | Leadership inherited |
| Religious Neutrality | ā Yes | Caste mobilization focus |
| Rule of Law | ā Weak | Chronic governance concerns historically |
| Civil Liberties | ā ļø Mixed | Weak institutions enable coercion |
Ideology:
- Stated: Social justice, OBC empowerment
- Actual: Caste patronage over governance reform
- Religious Rhetoric: Limited; caste identity prioritized
Known Affiliations:
- Yadav and allied OBC groups
- Regional alliances with Congress, Left parties
Controversies:
- “Jungle Raj” lawlessness reputation (1990sā2000s)
- Fodder scam conviction of Lalu Prasad Yadav
- Nepotism in party leadership
