Kerala JD(S) to form new party after Lok Sabha results Kerala JD(S) considers forming new party post-elections, amidst turmoil in Karnataka, ruling out merger with CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
LJD reiterates demand for Cabinet berth in LDF govt. in Kerala LJD reiterates demand for ministerial berth in Kerala LDF govt; merger with RJD to be held in Kozhikode on Oct 12. LJD has one MLA, K.P. Mohanan, in Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav discussed merger proposal with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on May 28. LJD leader says no lack of clarity on… The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Not officially informed about merger with LJD, says RJD Kerala unit RJD Kerala State committee yet to receive official communication from national leadership on proposed merger with LJD. State president John John announced after meeting. 7-member team met national leaders in Patna, no decision taken yet. RJD to remain alliance partner of UDF, LJD attempting to strike bargain with LDF. Merger… The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
JD(S) Kerala unit makes clear to national party its anti-NDA stance JD(S) Kerala unit rebukes national leadership for joining NDA; State unit to meet Oct 7 to chart future course; CPI(M) & UDF criticize ambiguous position; spectre of realignment of forces in socialist parties; breakaway faction likely to join broader socialist platform, forming 3rd force in Kerala. The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
JD( S) Kerala unit meeting tomorrow This scenario mirrors a precedent when the State unit distanced itself from JD(S) national leadership during its pact with the BJP in Karnataka in 2006, striving to assert its autonomy within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI-M]-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), of which it is a coalition partne The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
LJD to seek Cabinet berth in govt., to merge with RJD in Oct. LJD to seek Cabinet berth in LDF govt, to merge with RJD in Oct. Meeting acknowledges people's verdict in Puthuppally byelection, condemns Modi govt's majoritarian politics. LDF urged to evaluate failure & take corrective steps. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, LJD State president, presided over meeting. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Front entry could prove to be tricky for LJD after merger LJD is now with LDF, but after the proposed merger with RJD, which is a UDF constituent, it is unclear if it will continue to be with the front The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023
LJD to merge with RJD, formal announcement soon The Kerala unit of the Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) has formally decided to merge itself with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), an ally in the ruling Grand Alliance in Bihar. The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
Vice-President election puts JD(S) Kerala unit in a fix LJD to adopt wait-and-watch policy on merger until Karnataka Assembly polls The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022
Analysis | Loktantrik Janata Dal-Janata Dal (Secular) merger plans in Kerala go awry Presidential election puts Loktantrik Janata Dal in a dilemma about it merger plans with Janata Dal (Secular). The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022
JD(S)-LJD merger rally in Kozhikode in August State leaders chalk out modalities for unification The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022
Kerala: Finally, LJD to merge with JD(S) KOZHIKODE: Bringing an end to the long-drawn merger talks, Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) has finally decided to merge with Janata Dal (Secular). Both parties are LDF constituents in state. The decision was taken at the meeting of the state secretariat and state committee meeting of LJD in Kozhikode on Thursday. The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022
LJD decides to merge with JD(S) Mathew T. Thomas may continue to head party even after merger The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022
LJD’s crucial meeting put off to June 2 In view of Thrikkakara Assembly bypoll slated for May 31 The Hindu · May 24, 2022
The Hindu · May 20, 2022 Final call on LJD-JD(S) merger in Kerala on May 24 The main bone of contention was the future political affinity and electoral alignment of the JD(S) led by H.D.Deve Gowda, especially in Karnataka
The Hindu · May 10, 2022 LJD- JDS merger talks tomorrow CPI(M) had asked the parties to merge even before the Assembly polls last year
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022 CPI(M) to press for merger of minor parties in LDF The CPI(M) leadership is exerting pressure on Kerala Congress(B), the Democratic Kerala Congress (DKC), and Kerala Congress (Skaria Thomas) for their amalgamation
The Hindu · Apr 3, 2022 LJD forms panel to take forward merger plans Proposal to merge with any socialist party in the Janata Parivar
The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022 Kerala unit of LJD ponders multiple options | ‘To float a new political entity or to merge with any socialist party’ Senior functionaries said the State committee and the State council of the party would meet in Kozhikode to chalk out a political strategy to stay relevant in national politics
The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022 Sharad Yadav merges his party with RJD, seeks opposition unity Former Union Minister and socialist leader Sharad Yadav merged his party Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on March 20, pitching for unity in Opposition ranks to take on the BJP.
The Times of India · Mar 14, 2022 Former Union minister Sharad Yadav to merge his LJD with Lalu Prasad's RJD on March 20 PATNA: Former Union minister and veteran socialist leader Sharad Yadav (74) has decided to formally rejoin LaLu Prasad-led RJD and get his Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) merged with Bihar’s main opposition party in a bid to revive his dwindling political career.