Janata dal (secular): The Janata Dal (Secular ) (

The Janata Dal (Secular ) (; JD (S)) is an India n political party recognised as a state party in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh. It was founded by the former prime minister of India H. D. Deve Gowda in July 1999 as a breakaway faction from the Janata Dal . [3] [4] History The Janata Dal (Secular ), formed in 1999, had its origins in the Janata Party, founded in 1977 as a coalition of several smaller parties that combined forces to oppose the Indian National ... The Janata Dal split in 1999, when a faction led by Chief Minister J. H. Patel lent support to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance leading to the formation of Janata Dal ( Secular ) under H. D. Deve Gowda and Siddaramaiah. Know about the history of Janata Dal ( Secular ) (JD (S)) - its top leaders, national executives, symbol and its significance, current president, contact details. In its 25th year of founding, the Janata Dal ( Secular ) will be fighting a crucial election this time after a severe drubbing in the assembly elections in May.