Union Minister Nityanand Rai Accuses Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Family of ‘Looting’ the Poor in Land-for-Job Case
Union Minister Nityanand Rai has accused the family of former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav of taking land from the poor in exchange for jobs and not providing the promised jobs. This statement comes after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a sanction to prosecute Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-job case.
On Friday, the CBI received sanction from the Ministry of Home Affairs and submitted it to the court. Special CBI Judge Vishal Gogne took the sanction on record. The CBI informed the court that there are over 30 other accused individuals for whom prosecution sanctions are still pending. The agency requested an additional 15 days to secure sanctions for these individuals. The court urged the CBI to expedite this process. The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for October 15.
In July, the court asked the authorities to decide on the sanction for prosecution against 32 public servants, including former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. On June 7, the CBI filed a conclusive charge sheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav and 77 other accused in the land-for-job case. The charge sheeted individuals also include 38 candidates. The court had directed the CBI on May 29 to file its conclusive charge sheet in the land-for-job case, expressing displeasure over the delay in filing it.
In this case, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members are also accused. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav are named as accused in the land-for-job scam. The ED’s investigation has claimed that Lalu Prasad Yadav allegedly acquired several pieces of land in exchange for jobs provided by the railways. On October 4, 2023, the court granted bail to former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Rabri Devi, and others in relation to the fresh charge sheet in the alleged land-for-job scam case.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the central government of India. They help make important decisions for the country.
Nityanand Rai -: Nityanand Rai is a politician in India who works as a Union Minister. He is part of the central government.
Lalu Prasad Yadav -: Lalu Prasad Yadav is a well-known politician in India. He has been the Chief Minister of Bihar and is the leader of a political party called RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal).
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a top agency in India that investigates serious crimes like corruption and fraud.
prosecute -: To prosecute means to officially accuse someone of a crime and try to prove they are guilty in a court of law.
sanction -: A sanction in this context means official permission or approval to take legal action against someone.
Rabri Devi -: Rabri Devi is the wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav and also a politician. She has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav -: Tejashwi Yadav is the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. He is also a politician and a leader in the RJD party.
bail -: Bail is a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition that a sum of money is paid to ensure they return for their court hearing.
