New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging a trial court order directing the framing of charges against him in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case. After briefly hearing the matter, a single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain sought the response of the CBI and listed the petition for further hearing on March 17.In his plea, L…
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Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) Tension gripped the campus of Patna Science College on Saturday after reports of one or two rounds of gunfire during voting for the Patna University Student Union elections.Following the information, police from Pirbahor police station, led by Patna Town DSP-1, rushed to the spot and began an investigation.Additional forces were deployed to ensure security at the polling station and surrounding areas.SDPO Rajesh Ranjan confirmed the incident, stating, “A gunshot was fired at…
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) supremo Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday held a key organisational meeting with party workers in Patna, during which he outlined plans for the expansion of his party and announced a statewide padyatra across Bihar.Addressing party members, Tej Pratap Yadav said he would embark on a padyatra covering all 38 districts of Bihar, during which he would walk from village to village, interact directly with people and listen to their problems.He said the march wo…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday pleaded innocence in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and expressed his willingness to face trial. Appearing before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, Tejashwi Yadav pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption, cheating and criminal conspiracy and opted to contest the case on merits.Earlier, on January 29, the trial court had granted perm…
Patna, Feb 8 (IANS) Tej Pratap Yadav, national president of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Sunday strongly denied rumours circulating on social media claiming that he has become a father. Calling the allegations completely false and baseless, Tej Pratap warned that he would take the matter to court and would not spare those responsible for spreading what he termed a conspiracy to defame him.Addressing a press conference, the former Bihar ministe…
Patna, Feb 3 (IANS) Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav has strongly refuted the allegations made by Bihar minister Lakhendra Paswan regarding missing amenities from the government residence at 26 M, Strand Road, Patna, calling the claims completely baseless. Tej Pratap categorically stated that the air conditioners, fans, bulbs, and other amenities used during his stay were purchased with his personal funds, leaving no question of removing government property.“We don’t do such…
Patna, Jan 31 (IANS) After Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) National President Tej Pratap Yadav vacated the official government bungalow at 26 M Stand Road, the new minister inspected the premises on Saturday and made serious allegations about its condition. Bihar government minister Lakhendra Paswan, who has been allotted the bungalow, said the residence lacks basic amenities and is unfit for habitation.“The government does not allot dilapidated buildings to ministers, but the condition of the resi…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Daughters of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav – Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav – pleaded their innocence on Thursday in connection with the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Deposing before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, the duo pleaded not guilty to the charges and expressed their willingness to face trial.Meanwhile, Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their son …
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday backed Jan Shakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav for his remarks about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a “cowardly leader” and stating that Rahul Gandhi is not a serious leader. This followed Tej Pratap Yadav’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi, in which he called him a “cowardly leader” and agreed with statements by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad. Tej Pratap Yadav questioned Rahul Gandhi’s politi…
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) National President of Janshakti Janata Dal, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his claims of upholding Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that renaming MNREGA amounts to an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, Tej Pratap Yadav said that merely adding Gandhi to one’s name does not make anyone a follower of Gandhian principles.“Why is he so worried about who is insulting Gandhi and who is…