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Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family face legal charges in the IRCTC hotel scam. The situation intensifies politically ahead of Bihar elections.
The IRCTC hotel scam has taken a serious turn for Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav. A special court in Delhi has officially charged them with fraud and criminal conspiracy, among other offenses. This legal action comes just before the Bihar Assembly elections, adding to the political tension in the state.
As the court proceedings unfold, the JDU party has denied any political motives behind these charges. They argue that Tejashwi’s claims of a conspiracy are unfounded. Meanwhile, the RJD party is insisting that this is a deliberate attempt to tarnish their image during a critical election period.
Tejashwi Yadav has been advised to respect the court process instead of linking it to politics. JDU’s spokesperson has suggested that if he believes this is a conspiracy, he should have raised this argument in court. They have also made serious allegations against the Yadav family regarding their land deals in Patna.
The case dates back to when Lalu was the Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009. The CBI claims that he awarded a contract for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri to a private company in exchange for valuable land. The court sees this as a clear case of corruption, stating that Lalu took undue advantage of his government position.
As the legal proceedings continue, the Lalu family faces significant challenges. The court’s decision to frame charges means they will have to defend themselves against serious accusations in the coming days. The situation will likely remain a hot topic in Bihar’s political landscape as elections approach.
Summary:
- Lalu Prasad Yadav and family charged in IRCTC scam.
- The court has cited fraud and conspiracy as key charges.
- Political responses vary, with RJD claiming conspiracy.
- The case involves alleged corruption during Lalu’s ministerial term.
- Legal proceedings will continue as elections approach.
