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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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Latest Updates on Lalu Prasad Yadav
Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on plea by Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case
On October 13, 2025, the trial court framed charges against Lalu, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and 11 others in the case for the alleged offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and corruption
 "Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on plea by Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case")
Land-for-jobs case: CBI says Lalu's acts not part of official duties
In his petition in the high court, Lalu has sought quashing of the FIR as well as the three chargesheets filed in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and the consequential orders of cognisance
 "Land-for-jobs case: CBI says Lalu's acts not part of official duties")
Land-for-job 'scam': Court orders framing of charges against Lalu, others
The court framed charges in the case against 41 persons, and discharged 52, which included railway officials
 "Land-for-job 'scam': Court orders framing of charges against Lalu, others")
IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges
The petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma on Monday
Court defers order on framing charges against Lalu in land-for-job scam
Special CBI Judge Vishal Gogne directed the CBI to file a status report after verifying the status of the accused persons in the case
 "Court defers order on framing charges against Lalu in land-for-job scam")
ED arrests Lalu Prasad family aide Amit Katyal in real estate fraud case
Katyal was taken into custody by the Gurugram zonal office of the agency on Monday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
 "ED arrests Lalu Prasad family aide Amit Katyal in real estate fraud case")
Rabri Devi's brother backs Rohini, calls Sanjay Yadav, Rameez 'outsiders'
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has decided to quit politics and disown the family, Tejashwi Yadav, and his close aides, Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, for asking her to leave
 "Rabri Devi's brother backs Rohini, calls Sanjay Yadav, Rameez 'outsiders'")
Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?
Rohini Acharya's dramatic exit from politics has pushed two behind-the-scenes players into the spotlight - strategist Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan, both accused of isolating her from the family
 "Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?")
Lalu's daughter Rohini quits politics, says 'I'm disowning my family'
RJD received a drubbing during the Bihar Assembly elections, with the party only clocking 25 seats
 "Lalu's daughter Rohini quits politics, says 'I'm disowning my family'")
Land-for-job scam: Court defers framing of charges against Lalu to Dec 4
The matter will now be taken up on December 4, when the court is expected to pronounce its decision on whether there is sufficient evidence to frame charges
Best of BS Opinion: Will the real Adam Smith please stand up?
Today's pieces cover wide ground, from Adam Smith to Bihari exceptionalism to the AI behemoth that threatens to swallow advertising whole, and the enduring vision of Ritwik Ghatak
 "Best of BS Opinion: Will the real Adam Smith please stand up?")
Bihar elections 2025 updates: RJD supporters hurl slippers at Dy CM's car
Bihar Assembly elections 2025 voting today: Over 37.5 million voters are set to cast their ballots across 121 constituencies in the first phase today. Polling will continue till 5 pm
 "Bihar elections 2025 updates: RJD supporters hurl slippers at Dy CM's car")
Lalu Prasad hits campaign trail in Phulwari Sharif ahead of Bihar polls
The reserved constituency, which also has a sizeable population of Muslims, is situated just a few kilometres away from the residence of Prasad, who chose to wave at onlookers from inside his car
 "Lalu Prasad hits campaign trail in Phulwari Sharif ahead of Bihar polls")
Can Bihar's student politics reclaim its lost legacy in 2025 polls?
Once the cradle of national leaders like Nitish and Lalu, Bihar's student politics today struggles with irregular polls, migration, and weak institutions. Can it reclaim its past influence?
 "Can Bihar's student politics reclaim its lost legacy in 2025 polls?")
Bihar polls 2025: Why 'jungle raj' has become the phrase Bihar can't escape
Once a phrase for Bihar's breakdown of law and order during the Lalu era, 'jungle raj' is still echoing through the state's politics, shaping narratives and voter perceptions ahead of the 2025 polls
 "Bihar polls 2025: Why 'jungle raj' has become the phrase Bihar can't escape")
The Lalu-Nitish story: From Mandal brothers to fierce political rivals
The three-decade saga of Lalu and Nitish mirrors Bihar's turbulent political landscape, where alliances are made and broken with striking frequency
 "The Lalu-Nitish story: From Mandal brothers to fierce political rivals")
Two decades of Nitish Kumar: How 'Sushasan babu' reshaped Bihar's story
As he seeks another term as chief minister, let's revisit Nitish Kumar's long tenure at the post which saw reforms in infrastructure, education, and law and order
 "Two decades of Nitish Kumar: How 'Sushasan babu' reshaped Bihar's story")
Nitish launches Bihar poll campaign, targets Lalu over women's welfare
Nitish Kumar, who is seeking a record fifth consecutive term in office, was addressing his maiden election rally in Minapur constituency of Muzaffarpur district
 "Nitish launches Bihar poll campaign, targets Lalu over women's welfare")
From Lalu to Nitish: Tracing Bihar's politics through caste equation
Bihar heads to 2025 Assembly polls with caste dynamics, old rivalries, and shifting alliances shaping the battle between Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and other rising political forces
Bihar Assembly polls: Lalu's elder son Tej Pratap booked for MCC violation
Mahua police filed a complaint after a viral video showed Tej Pratap Yadav using an SUV with a police logo and beacon during his nomination procession on October 16
 "Bihar Assembly polls: Lalu's elder son Tej Pratap booked for MCC violation")