Biju Janata Dal
The Biju Janata Dal (transl. Biju People's Party; abbr. BJD) is an Indian regional political party with significant influence in the state of Odisha. It was founded by the former minister of mines and minerals of the Republic of India Naveen Patnaik on 26 December 1997 as a breakaway faction from the Janata Dal. The BJD is led by its founder as president of the party. The headquarters of the party is located in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar.
Biju Janata Dal | |
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| Abbreviation | BJD |
| President | Naveen Patnaik |
| Lok Sabha Leader | Pinaki Mishra |
| Rajya Sabha Leader | Sasmit Patra |
| Founder | Naveen Patnaik |
| Founded | 26 December 1997 |
| Split from | Janata Dal |
| Headquarters | 6R/3, Unit-6, Forest Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Student wing | Biju Chhatra Janata Dal |
| Youth wing | Biju Yuva Janata Dal |
| Women's wing | Biju Mahila Janata Dal |
| Labour wing | Biju Shramik Samukhya |
| Peasant's wing | Biju Krushak Janata Dal |
| Ideology | Regionalism Secularism Economic nationalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Green |
| ECI Status | State Party |
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| Seats in Lok Sabha | 12 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 9 / 245 |
| Seats in Odisha Legislative Assembly | 111 / 147 |
| Number of states and union territories in government | 1 / 31 |
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