After a Delhi court’s ruling on Friday, charges have been framed against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and others in a land-for-jobs scam. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlighted the court’s acknowledgment of the Lalu family’s alleged involvement, signaling the progression of trial proceedings. This is not the first instance of corruption charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, with previous cases like the fodder scam being referenced.
Following the court’s decision, Union Minister Nityanand Rai criticized Tejashwi Yadav for allegedly following his father’s corrupt practices and suggested that Bihar voters had rejected him in recent elections due to corruption allegations. Rai also called on the Lalu family to publicly return the land reportedly taken from poor families, emphasizing a history of exploiting the underprivileged for political gain. Several senior BJP leaders, including Giriraj Singh and Sanjay Jaiswal, launched scathing remarks against Lalu Prasad Yadav, emphasizing the consequences of corruption.
Special CBI Court Judge Vishal Gogane, after framing charges, dismissed the discharge petitions of the accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav. The case revolves around allegations of providing Class IV railway jobs in exchange for land during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure as Union Railway Minister. While the accused have not been convicted, the court found sufficient grounds for a full trial, marking the progression of the legal process.
