Lalu Prasad Yadav: News
Lalu Prasad Yadav is a former Chief Minister of Bihar and the President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as of 2021. An active student leader, Yadav started his political career as a vocal critic of the Indira Gandhi government. As part of the Janata Party, he won his first Lok Sabha seat in 1977. Yadav was subsequently elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1980 and 1985. Later, he became the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly in 1989—as part of Janata Dal. Yadav then became Bihar’s Chief Minister in 1990. However, in July 1997, he formed his party, RJD, and in the same month, he was convicted and arrested in the 1996 fodder scam. Yadav was let out on bail in December 1997, and in 2004, he once again contested the Lok Sabha poll successfully. He was appointed the Union Railways Minister, a post he fulfilled with aplomb (2004-09). However, a fresh series of fodder scam-related criminal cases against him in 2012 led to his final downfall, and Yadav had been in and out of jail since. Post his conviction in 2018 in a third fodder scam-related case, Yadav was finally let out of jail in April 2021 on bail.
Land-for-jobs case: Yadav can raise Section 17A issue during trial
The Supreme Court has permitted Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to raise the issue of the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act during his trial in the alleged land-for-jobs case, Livelaw reported.
'There's been a desire...': Nitish Kumar on Rajya Sabha move
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced his decision to resign and contest for a seat in the Rajya Sabha.
Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD's new national working president
Tejashwi Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, has been appointed as the national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Rohini Acharya posts cryptic note ahead of key RJD meet
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has stirred political speculation with a cryptic social media post.
'Lalu Yadav, family acted as criminal enterprise': Delhi court observes
A Delhi court has framed charges against former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam.
IRCTC scam: Delhi HC issues notice on Lalu Yadav's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case.
After Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap asked to vacate official residence
The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has ordered former Chief Minister Rabri Devi to vacate her official residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna.
'Will handle whatever's happening...': Lalu reacts to family feud
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is trying to keep his party intact amid a family feud.
After Rohini, 3 more Lalu Yadav daughters leave Patna residence
The internal crisis within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) intensified as three daughters of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav left their Patna residence for Delhi.
'Abuses...slipper raised': Rohini Acharya amid Yadav family feud
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has made shocking allegations against her family.
RJD feud exposes Tejashwi aide Rameez, accused in UP murder
An internal rift within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has come to light after Rohini Acharya's recent allegations against key party members.
Who are Sanjay Yadav, Rameez, whom Rohini Acharya named?
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced her exit from politics and severed ties with her family.
How many times has Nitish Kumar been Bihar CM
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar and the CM's post.
Tejashwi Yadav wins Raghopur seat after nail biting contest
Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, has emerged victorious in the Raghopur constituency of Bihar.
RJD alleges power-cuts at booth with strong Mahagathbandhan support
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has claimed that electricity was intermittently cut off at the polling station with massive Mahagathbandhan support.
Estranged brothers Tejashwi, Tej's awkward encounter at airport goes viral
Estranged brothers and Bihar political rivals, Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, crossed paths at the Patna airport.
Halloween vs. Chhath: Bihar poll campaign takes religious turn
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a religious turn in its election campaign in Bihar, accusing the opposition Mahagathbandhan of disrespecting Hindu festivals.
Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar thanks voters in video address
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has released a video message for the state's voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Joint presser but with only Tejashwi's poster, BJP mocks Mahagathbandhan
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jab at the Mahagathbandhan alliance after a press conference poster showed only Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
Bihar Assembly elections: Hemant Soren's JMM withdraws; blames 'political conspiracy'
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has withdrawn from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Tej Pratap booked for using police logo on private vehicle
Tej Pratap Yadav, the chief of Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been booked for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Bihar.
'Follow alliance dharma': Pappu Yadav to Lalu Prasad
Pappu Yadav has urged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to maintain alliance discipline by withdrawing candidates from seats already allotted to allies.
RJD leader protests ticket denial, tears kurta outside Lalu's home
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Madan Shah staged a dramatic protest outside party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence in Patna.
Bihar polls: All 17 MLAs in Congress's 1st candidate list
The Indian National Congress released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections late Thursday night.
Who's Satish Kumar Yadav from BJP's 3rd list challenging Tejashwi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its third list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding Satish Kumar Yadav from Raghopur.
Bihar polls: Lalu distributes tickets even as seat-sharing talks continue
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Lalu, family charged with corruption, criminal conspiracy in IRCTC scam
A Delhi court has framed various criminal charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case.
Rahul, Tejashwi ride motorcycles in Bihar, Tej Pratap takes jab
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav are currently on a 16-day "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar.
Expelled RJD MLA Tej Pratap holds rally with new flag
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Tej Pratap Yadav has hinted at launching his own political party, a month after he was expelled from the party over "irresponsible conduct" and deviation from the family's values and public decorum.
Prashant Kishor dares Rahul Gandhi: 'Spend one night in Bihar'
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his lack of genuine political engagement with the state.
Tej Pratap's message to Lalu, Rabri after RJD expulsion
Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, has spoken out after his recent expulsion from the party.
Tejashwi Yadav, wife welcome baby boy
Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has announced the birth of his second child, a baby boy.
Lalu Yadav expels son Tej Pratap from RJD
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years.
Buddhist monks seek control of Mahabodhi temple; who controls it?
The peaceful temple town of Bodh Gaya, located on the banks of Niranjana river in Bihar, is undergoing a major upheaval.
Bihar's choice between 'jungle raj' and development: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today slammed the Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), alleging they were blocking Bihar's development.
Bihar cop removed for dancing at Tej Pratap Yadav's behest
Bihar police officer Deepak Kumar has been removed from service after a video emerged of him dancing at the behest of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav during Holi celebrations.
BJP leader promises roads smooth like 'Priyanka's cheeks,' sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has found himself in hot water over a sexist comment he made about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
'Mistakenly gone off track...': Nitish Kumar rejects Lalu's INDIA proposal
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rejected Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's invite to join the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
'Doors open for Nitish Kumar,' says Lalu Yadav; former responds
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to rejoin the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
'Congress...be ready...': Aiyar's big remark on INDIA bloc leadership
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has pitched that the party should be willing to not lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc.