Biju Janata Dal

Biju Janata Dal
Biju Janata Dal
Abbreviation	BJD
President	Naveen Patnaik
Rajya Sabha Leader	Sasmit Patra
Founder	Naveen Patnaik
Founded	26 December 1997
Split from	Janata Dal
Headquarters	Sankha Bhawan; Plot No. 798, Unit - VI, Bhubaneswar – 751001, 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	Odia nationalism; Regionalism; Democratic socialism; Secularism; Left-wing populism;
Political position	Left-Wing
Colours	Green
ECI Status	State Party
Alliance	None; (2009-Present); National Democratic Alliance; (1998–2009);
Seats in Lok Sabha	0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha	7 / 245
Seats in Odisha Legislative Assembly	51 / 147
Number of states and union territories in government	0 / 31
Election symbol
	Conch;
Party flag
Website
	www.bjdodisha.org.in
	Politics of India; Political parties; Elections;

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is an Indian regional political party with significant influence in the state of Odisha. The party was established to uphold the legacy of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik and to address the unique socio-economic challenges faced by the people of the state. The party aims to provide a platform for regional development, cultural identity, and social welfare, distinguishing itself from national parties.

Under the leadership of its founding president Naveen Patnaik, who has served as Chief Minister from 2000 to 2024, the BJD has emerged as a dominant political force in Odisha. Out of the 27 years of journey, in the first 11 years it had allied with the BJP, afterwards it chose to be unallied. The party's governance has been marked by a focus on infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, and various welfare programs aimed at improving the quality of life for its citizens. The BJD has consistently won a significant share of seats in both state and national elections, reflecting its strong grassroots support and commitment to regional issues. The headquarters of the party is located in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar.