RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appears before ED

Jan 29, 2024

Patna (Bihar), Jan 29 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo and former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Patna on January 29. Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before ED in connection with the alleged Land-for-Jobs scam. Party workers and his supporters, who were gathered outside the office of the Directorate of Enforcement raised slogans in support of Lalu Yadav. Heavy security has been deployed outside the office in view of the ED questioning. The alleged scam occurred when Lalu Yadav was Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009. Apart from the RJD National President, the chargesheet also includes the name of the then Railway General Manager. In lieu of getting them appointed in the Railways, Lalu Prasad Yadav allegedly got lands transferred owned by candidates and their family members in the names of his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti for sale consideration which was much lesser than the prevailing circle rates as well as the prevailing market rates.