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Born in a non-political family and in a backward caste, Lalu Prasad became one of the youngest members of Parliament in 1977, at the age of 29. Lalu became the chief minister of Bihar for the first time in 1990 and remained in power till 1997. In the wake of the "fodder scam", Lalu Prasad resigned from the post of the CM and installed his wife, Rabri Devi, as the new CM. Thus Lalu, a student politician and a product of the "JP movement", which fought against the dynastic rule, is criticized for promoting and giving rise to a phenomenon of the "surrogate chief ministership".
In 1997, Lalu broke away from the Janata Dal and formed his own party - Rashtriya Janata Dal. Lalu Prasad was railway minister from 2004 to 2009 during the first UPA government. As railway minister, he is credited with bringing a turnaround in the fortunes of the Indian Railways. Lalu's tenure as railway minister has been studied by IIMs, Harvard, Wharton and, of late, has become a matter of contestation. For better or worse, the style and mannerism of Lalu has been aped and mimicked by film and TV stars and is responsible for the popularization of a "Bihari culture" in the entertainment industry.
On July 5, 2017, a case was registered against him by CBI for an alleged "conspiracy" through which he acquired three acres of land in Patna worth Rs 32 crores for just Rs 54 lakhs. Lalu allegedly received the three acres of land - through a multi-layered process - in exchange for granting a private company rigged tenders to maintain two Railways hotels when he was railway minister. The tenders were granted through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) between 2004 and 2009 when Lalu was the railway minister.
On October 3, 2013, he was sentenced to five years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25 lakh his role in the first Fodder, then again for 3.5 years in a second fodder scam case on the same day December 23, 2017. As of January, 2018 Lalu is serving a jail term in the second fodder scam case, has been convicted in a third. He is serving his term at Ranchi's Birsa Munda jail and turned down the offer of the judge to shift to an open jail -- cottages where prisoners can stay with their families.
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BJP activist Jiten Gajaria calls Maharashtra CM's wife 'Marathi Rabri Devi'
Times Now / Jan 07, 2022, 11:07 (IST)
BJP activist Jiten Gajaria was summoned by the Mumbai Police for allegedly comparing Rashmi Thackeray, wife of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, to former Bihar chief minister and wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi. The BJP activist was summoned for his January 4 tweet which showed a picture of Rashmi U. Thackeray, with the caption: "Marathi Rabri Devi", referring to Rabri Devi.BJP activist Jiten Gajaria calls Maharashtra CM's wife 'Marathi Rabri Devi'
Lalu Prasad Yadav returns to Patna after three years
PTI / Oct 24, 2021, 21:25 (IST)
Prasad, who was released from jail a few months ago, arrived in Patna accompanied by wife Rabri Devi and eldest daughter Misa Bharti, at whose Delhi residence he had been putting up for medical help he needs for the multiple ailments he suffers from.
Lalu Yadav's younger son Tejashwi Prasad ties the knot
TOI.in / Dec 09, 2021, 20:32 (IST)
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's younger son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav today tied the knot in a secret wedding at a farmhouse in New Delhi. The wedding event was attended by Lalu Prasad Yadav, his elder son Tej Pratap and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, among others. Tejashwi's sister Rohini Acharya, who is based in Singapore, shared several photos from the wedding and congratulated the couple. Lalu Yadav's younger son Tejashwi Prasad ties the knot
Congress should be 'strong alternative' to BJP in national politics: Lalu Yadav
ANI / Oct 26, 2021, 11:48 (IST)
Ahead of the by-polls in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday called upon the Congress to become a 'strong alternative' to the BJP at the national level politics and said that his party has always supported the Congress in every situation.
RJD chief heaps scorn on Congress
"Kya hota hai Congress ka gathbandhan? (What is this thing about an alliance with the Congress)," Lalu Prasad shot back when asked about a virtual breakup of their alliance in the bypolls to two assembly seats over the RJD's refusal to concede a seat to the national party.
'Ailing' Lalu driving a jeep takes Patna by surprise
TNN & Agencies / Nov 25, 2021, 16:42 (IST)
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav took people of Patna by surprise when he rode his jeep along with supporters on board on November 24. Lalu had bought the jeep in 1977 when he was elected for the first time in Parliament. 'Ailing' Lalu driving a jeep takes Patna by surprise
Lalu Yadav demands Centre to bring law on MSP
ANI / Nov 24, 2021, 22:58 (IST)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on November 24 congratulated farmers for their victory on the issue of farm laws. RJD chief further demanded the Centre to bring a law on MSP (Minimum Support Prices). "I congratulate farmers for their victory. They have emerged victorious. Narendra Modi and arrogance have been defeated. This struggle will continue until a law on MSP is made. I demand the Government to bring a law on MSP," said Lalu.Lalu Yadav demands Centre to bring law on MSP
Lalu Prasad Yadav, 21 others appear before CBI court in fodder scam case
TNN / Nov 23, 2021, 23:38 (IST)
Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and 21 other accused appeared before a special CBI court here on Tuesday in one of the cases of infamous Rs 900 crore fodder scam.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav leaves for Delhi for treatment
Former CM and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav left for Delhi for medical treatment. He was accompanied by son Tejashwi Yadav. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav leaves for Delhi for treatment
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