IRCTC hotel scam
How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics
Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.
Delhi Court Frames Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 13, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A Delhi court has framed charges against RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and wife Rabri Devi in the IRCTC hotels corruption case. The charges relate to alleged irregularities during Lalu's tenure as Railway Minister, with accusations of awarding maintenance contracts in exchange for prime land. This development comes at a critical time for the RJD family, just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections.