About: - Janata Dal (Secular) is a regional political party primarily based in the state of Karnataka, southern India. It was formed in 1999 and has its origins in the Janata (Peoples) Party, which was founded in 1977 as a coalition of several smaller parties that came together to oppose the Indian National Congress (Congress Party) . The party is led by H. D. Deve Gowda, a former Prime Minister of India Some prominent leaders associated with Janata Dal (Secular) include H. D. Kumaraswamy, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and son of H. D. Deve Gowda, and C. M. Ibrahim, the current Karnataka State President of Janata Dal (Secular) . Janata Dal (Secular) has had a presence not only in Karnataka but also in adjoining Kerala state and in national politics However, it is important to note that the party has undergone some changes and alliances over the years. For example, in recent news, Janata Dal (Secular) has joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the general election . This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some party members in Kerala rejecting the party's decision to join the NDA.