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Lalu Prasad Yadav
Who is Lalu Prasad Yadav?
Lalu Prasad Yadav is the president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He served as the chief minister of Bihar twice — from 1990 to 1995 and 1995 to 1997. He was the Minister of Railways in the first term of the United Progressive Alliance government under Manmohan Singh.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav hospitalised in Patna, to be airlifted to AIIMS Delhi
Lalu Prasad Yadav was hospitalised in Patna after a sudden spike in blood sugar levels and is under medical supervision. He is likely to be airlifted to AIIMS Delhi
 "Lalu Prasad Yadav hospitalised in Patna, to be airlifted to AIIMS Delhi")
Waqf Bill row: Lalu Yadav's 2010 speech resurfaces, fuels BJP vs RJD clash
As Parliament clears the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, an old video of Lalu Yadav demanding stricter Waqf laws resurfaces, sparking a fresh political clash between BJP and RJD
 "Waqf Bill row: Lalu Yadav's 2010 speech resurfaces, fuels BJP vs RJD clash")
IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav seek discharge
The accused made the submission through senior advocate Maninder Singh during the arguments on the framing of charges in the case
 "IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav seek discharge")
IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav deny corruption charges
The three claimed before the court through their lawyer that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) lacked evidence to prosecute them in the case
 "IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav deny corruption charges")
Rail mishaps dropped 90% since Lalu's time, Vaishnaw tells Rajya Sabha
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Rajya Sabha that rail accidents fell 90 per cent since 2005-06, from 698 to 73, due to investment in tech like Kavach, stronger rails, and safety focus
 "Rail mishaps dropped 90% since Lalu's time, Vaishnaw tells Rajya Sabha")
Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap appear before ED; Lalu summoned
Last year, the ED filed a chargesheet in the case against Lalu Prasad's family members before a Delhi court
 "Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap appear before ED; Lalu summoned")
IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad Yadav challenges validity of prosecution sanctions
The allegations include criminal conspiracy, cheating and corruption, which carry a maximum jail term of seven years
Land-for-jobs scam: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, his family members
The judge issued fresh summonses to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo's younger son and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar will never forgive leaders of 'Jungle Raj' who mocked Maha Kumbh: PM
Addressing a rally here, Modi said, "Leaders of Jungle Raj ridiculed the Maha Kumbh Mela and Hindu religion...People of Bihar will never forgive them"
 "Bihar will never forgive leaders of 'Jungle Raj' who mocked Maha Kumbh: PM")
'Land-for-jobs' case against Lalu: Delhi court to take cognisance on Feb 25
The judge on January 30 raised certain queries to the CBI with respect to elements of commonality and distinctiveness in the allegations
Lalu Prasad courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
Asked to comment on how lakhs of people were heading to Prayagraj for the mega religious gathering, Prasad said, The Kumbh has no meaning It is just meaningless
 "Lalu Prasad courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark")
'Despite Delhi results. BJP can't form govt in Bihar', says Lalu Yadav
RJD Chief Lalu Yadav dismissed the impact of Delhi election results on Bihar, asserting that the BJP has no chance of forming a government in Bihar, stating, 'The people have now recognised the BJP'
Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer
Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again
 "Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer")
'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue
RJD leader Lalu Yadav slammed Union Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar; asked him to resign from politics
Will YSRCP have courage to support Oppn's motion on Dhankhar, asks Congress
He was reacting to a YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy's post on X where he supported the proposals of several leaders of the parties in the INDIA bloc for Mamata Banerjee
 "Will YSRCP have courage to support Oppn's motion on Dhankhar, asks Congress")
Lalu Prasad joins Oppn chorus to back Mamata for heading INDIA bloc
'Diversionary tactic' to shift focus away from demand for JPC probe on Adani group: Cong
 "Lalu Prasad joins Oppn chorus to back Mamata for heading INDIA bloc")
Rift in Opposition as Lalu Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA bloc
Lalu Prasad Yadav has backed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc, intensifying the rift in the Opposition, as Congress continues to oppose her leadership bid
Lalu Prasad's 'ogle women' remark about CM Nitish Kumar sparks outrage
BJP and JD(U) leaders have called RJD President Lalu Prasad's remark offensive and derogatory to women, as well as an insult to Bihar's dignity
 "Lalu Prasad's 'ogle women' remark about CM Nitish Kumar sparks outrage")
Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad
RJD chief Lalu Prasad said if the Congress, a major ally of the INDIA bloc, had any reservation about accepting Banerjee as the leader of the opposition front, it would 'not make any difference'
Lalu backs Rahul Gandhi's call for Adani's arrest , says Rahul is right
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a comprehensive Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) investigation into the matter including Adani group's investments in foreign countries
