Janata Dal (Secular)
The Janata Dal (Secular) was formed in July 1999 following a split in the Janata Dal, led by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. Rooted in Karnataka's Vokkaliga-dominated agrarian politics, the party has been a recurring kingmaker in the state's coalition governments, with H.D. Kumaraswamy twice serving as Chief Minister. Traditionally aligned with the INC or contesting independently, the JD(S) entered into an alliance with the BJP-led NDA ahead of the 2024 general election, winning 2 of the 3 seats it contested in Karnataka.
| Election | Seats Won | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lok Sabha 2019 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Lok Sabha 2024 | 2 | 0.34% |
Won 2 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka in 2024 - Mandya (H.D. Kumaraswamy) and Kolar (M. Mallesh Babu) - contesting as part of the NDA alliance with the BJP for the first time, polling 2,173,701 votes (0.34%) nationally; H.D. Kumaraswamy subsequently joined the Union Cabinet.
Publicly documented leadership positions only.
| Party | Seats (2024) | Vote Share | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD(S) | 2 | 0.34% | 1999 |
| BJP | 240 | 36.9% | 1980 |
| INC | 99 | 21.4% | 1885 |
| SP | 37 | 4.62% | 1992 |
| AITC | 29 | 4.41% | 1998 |
| DMK | 22 | 1.84% | 1949 |
| TDP | 16 | 1.99% | 1982 |
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