The LJP, or Lok Janshakti Party, is a political party in India founded in 2000 by Ram Vilas Paswan. The party primarily represents the interests of the Dalit community and aims to promote social justice and equality. It operates mainly in the Bihar state and has been part of various coalitions over the years. The LJP has participated in several elections, including the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. The party's ideology focuses on the upliftment of marginalized groups and has a significant following among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Its leadership has changed over time, especially after the death of Ram Vilas Paswan in 2020.