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Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family are facing serious legal troubles as the CBI prepares to start a trial in the IRCTC hotel scam case.
In the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family are back in the news due to legal issues. The CBI has submitted a list of around twelve witnesses in court related to the IRCTC hotel scam. These witnesses are set to testify about the alleged involvement of Lalu, his wife Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav.
The CBI has officially informed these witnesses to appear in court on October 27. This date marks the beginning of the trial for this high-profile case. The agency aims to complete the witness testimonies quickly to clarify the direction of the trial. After the initial round of testimonies, more witnesses will be brought in to support the allegations against the accused.
Earlier this month, a special CBI court charged Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav with various offenses including corruption and conspiracy. All three have pleaded not guilty and are ready to fight the charges in court.
This case revolves around when Lalu was the Railway Minister. The CBI claims that he misused his power to give contracts for operating railway hotels to a company owned by the Kochhar brothers. In return, the Yadav family allegedly received valuable land in Patna at a very low price.
The CBI court has noted that there is enough evidence suggesting Lalu Prasad was aware of the entire process and influenced the tender process. The situation is heating up, with political parties divided on whether this is an act of political revenge or a significant step against corruption.
Summary:
- Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family faces legal trouble in the IRCTC scam case.
- The CBI has called twelve witnesses to testify in court.
- The trial begins on October 27, with plans to expedite witness testimonies.
- All accused have pleaded not guilty and are set to contest the charges.
- The case involves allegations of corruption linked to railway hotel contracts.
