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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Land-for-jobs case: All applicants from one state, CBI questions recruitment pattern
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), presenting its arguements on framing charges in the land-for-job scam case on Monday, questioned how all applicants for Group D posts in some zones of Indian Railways could come from just one State. In this case, former Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, former public servants, and job aspirants are accused. Yadav is alleged to have granted railway jobs in exchange for land parcels from candidates or their relatives, either as gifts or at significantly reduced prices. The agency alleged that one lakh square feet of land was purchased for Rs 26 lakh. Special Judge Vishal Gogne heard the submissions of senior advocate and Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh, who appeared on behalf of the CBI. The special judge on Tuesday listed the matter for hearing on Wednesday. It was submitted on behalf of the CBI that there was enormous pressure to clear the application. Multiple applications were cleared the same day. Why does it happen so quickly? SPP questioned. The process was so tedious, he added. The certificates were never verified. It was further submitted that there is sufficient evidence to show the cash transaction with the person whose land was sold directly or indirectly to Lalu Prasad Yadav at a discounted rate. The agency alleged that these people were appointed. The Delhi High Court has already rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea seeking a stay on the trial court proceedings. On May 31, the Delhi HC dismissed his petition. Justice Ravinder Dudeja had ruled that Yadav remains free to present his arguments before the trial court at the charge consideration stage, stating there were no compelling reasons to halt proceedings. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, Yadav had sought to quash the FIR, arguing that the CBI failed to obtain mandatory prior approval before proceeding with its inquiry. He contended that while approval was secured for others, it was not obtained in his case. The CBI, opposing the petition on maintainability grounds, had argued that a sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act was not required. It further stated that while a sanction under Section 19 was necessary, it had already been obtained. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are investigating former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and several others in connection with the land-for-jobs case. (ANI)
NDTV
6 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Land-For-Jobs Case: Applicants From 1 State, Recruitment Pattern Under Probe
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), presenting its arguments on framing charges in the land-for-job scam case on Monday, questioned how all applicants for Group D posts in some zones of Indian Railways could come from just one State. In this case, former Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, former public servants, and job aspirants are accused. Yadav is alleged to have granted railway jobs in exchange for land parcels from candidates or their relatives, either as gifts or at significantly reduced prices. The agency alleged that one lakh square feet of land was purchased for Rs 26 lakh. Special Judge Vishal Gogne heard the submissions of senior advocate and Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh, who appeared on behalf of the CBI. The special judge on Tuesday listed the matter for hearing on Wednesday. It was submitted on behalf of the CBI that there was enormous pressure to clear the application. Multiple applications were cleared the same day. Why does it happen so quickly? SPP questioned. The process was so tedious, he added. The certificates were never verified. It was further submitted that there is sufficient evidence to show the cash transaction with the person whose land was sold directly or indirectly to Lalu Prasad Yadav at a discounted rate. The agency alleged that these people were appointed. The Delhi High Court has already rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea seeking a stay on the trial court proceedings. On May 31, the Delhi HC dismissed his petition. Justice Ravinder Dudeja had ruled that Yadav remains free to present his arguments before the trial court at the charge consideration stage, stating there were no compelling reasons to halt proceedings. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, Yadav had sought to quash the FIR, arguing that the CBI failed to obtain mandatory prior approval before proceeding with its inquiry. He contended that while approval was secured for others, it was not obtained in his case. The CBI, opposing the petition on maintainability grounds, had argued that a sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act was not required. It further stated that while a sanction under Section 19 was necessary, it had already been obtained. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are investigating former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and several others in connection with the land-for-jobs case.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Land for Jobs case: CBI commences arguments on charges in land for job case against Lalu Prasad, others
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday began its arguments on charges in the land for job scam case, in which former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, former public servants, and candidates are accused. Yadav is alleged to have granted railway jobs in exchange for land parcels from candidates or their relatives, either as gifts or at significantly reduced prices. Special judge Vishal Gogne heard the submissions by senior advocate DP Singh alongwith advocate Manu Mishra, who appeared for the CBI. CBI's counsel gave a brief overview of the case and submitted that there is a sanction to prosecute Lalu Prasad Yadav and public servants in this case. It was further submitted that there is sufficient material evidence to frame charges against the accused persons for the offence they are chargesheeted. Delhi High Court has already rejected the plea of Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking a stay on trial court proceedings. The Delhi High Court on May 31 dismissed a plea by RJD chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Justice Ravinder Dudeja had ruled that Yadav remains free to present his arguments before the trial court at the charge consideration stage, stating there were no compelling reasons to halt proceedings. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal had sought to quash the FIR, arguing that the CBI failed to obtain mandatory prior approval before proceeding with its inquiry. He contended that while approval was secured for others, it was not obtained in his case. The CBI, opposing the petition on maintainability grounds, had argued that a sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act was not required. It further stated that while a sanction under Section 19 was necessary, it had already been obtained. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have investigated former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and several others in connection with the land-for-jobs case. (ANI)
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
From Family Feud To Facebook Fury: Tej Pratap's Tumultuous Turn In RJD Politics
Last Updated: Lalu Yadav has often praised Tej Pratap, likening him to Lord Krishna for his energy and charisma. Such contradictions suggest the expulsion may be symbolic, not punitive Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has once again stirred political chatter in Bihar with his recent remarks, including controversial references likening some to 'Jaichand" — a historical figure often associated with betrayal. Jaichand, a 12th-century ruler from the Gahadavala dynasty, is historically remembered for his rivalry with Prithviraj Chauhan. In the epic poem Prithviraj Raso, he is depicted as a betrayer who sided with invading forces against Prithviraj, earning a lasting reputation as a symbol of treachery. Despite being expelled by both his party and family following his controversial Facebook post which has now been deleted, Tej Pratap remains a subject of public and political attention. Tej Pratap 's deep emotional connection with his family, especially with his father Lalu Prasad Yadav and brother Tejashwi Yadav, continues to be evident in his social media posts. In an emotional message shared on X, Tej Pratap expressed that his parents, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, are his 'whole world". He subtly criticised some party members, accusing them of betrayal and trying to disrupt the family's unity. 'My dear mom and dad. My whole world is just you two. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, then I have everything. I just need your trust and love and nothing else," Tej Pratap Yadav said in a post on X. मेरे प्यारे मम्मी पापा….मेरी सारी दुनिया बस आपदोनों में ही समाई है।भगवान से बढ़कर है आप और आपका दिया कोई भी आदेश।आप है तो सबकुछ है मेरे पास।मुझे सिर्फ आपका विश्वास और प्यार चाहिए ना कि कुछ और।पापा आप नही होते तो ना ये पार्टी होती और ना मेरे साथ राजनीति करने वाले कुछ जयचंद जैसे…— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 31, 2025 'Papa, if you were not there, then this party would not have been there and neither would greedy people like Jaichand who do politics with me. Just mummy papa, may you both always be healthy and happy," he added. Meanwhile, some observers view Lalu Prasad Yadav's actions with suspicion, suggesting they could be part of a larger electoral strategy. Political commentators believe Lalu's earlier public display of affection for Tej Pratap has cast doubt on the seriousness of the expulsion. Lalu Prasad Yadav has earlier frequently expressed admiration for Tej Pratap, likening him to Lord Krishna and praising his unique energy and natural political instinct. He once described Tej Pratap as having a distinct charisma and passion, often acknowledging his unconventional behaviour through mythological references. These contradictory statements and actions have led many to believe that the expulsion may be more symbolic than punitive. In another X post, Tej Pratap assured his brother Tejashwi of his unwavering support despite the physical distance between them, and vowed to expose any conspiracies targeting them. मेरे अर्जुन से मुझे अलग करने का सपना देखने वालों ,तुम कभी अपनी साजिशों में सफल नही हो सकोगे,कृष्ण की सेना तो तुम ले सकते हो लेकिन खुद कृष्ण को नही।हर साजिश को जल्द बेनकाब करूंगा।बस मेरे भाई भरोषा रखना मैं हर परिस्थिति में तुम्हारे साथ हूँ,फिलहाल दूर हूँ लेकिन मेरा आशीर्वाद हमेशा… — Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) June 1, 2025 Tej Pratap also congratulated Tejashwi Yadav on the birth of his son last week. Tej Pratap's ex-wife, Aishwarya Rai, has also weighed in, dismissing the expulsion as a staged drama. She questioned the authenticity of the family's actions, alleging that they were always aware of Tej Pratap's long-standing relationship but chose to shield him while she was unfairly blamed. Tej Pratap, known for his dramatic flair and fondness for controversy, shared a photo with Anushka Yadav — a woman previously linked to him and referred to as a 'close friend' within family circles, though never publicly confirmed. Recently, Tej Pratap made a bold claim on Facebook that they had been in a 'relationship for 12 years", a period that also encompasses the time he was married. This revelation not only sparked a social media frenzy but also led to a significant family upheaval, resulting in Tej Pratap's six-year political exile. Meanwhile, Tej Pratap claimed that his social media accounts were hacked and his pictures were 'wrongly edited" to defame him and his family. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Isolated Tej Pratap vows to expose party conspiracy
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Former RJD leader and elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav Tej Pratap Yadav , broke his silence on Sunday after his expulsion from the party on May 25. In two consecutive posts on social media platform X, Yadav wrote that he would expose the conspiracy within the party and those working against the a social media post from his account in which he claimed to be in a relationship with a girl named Anushka Yadav, RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav had, on May 25, denounced him from the family and also expelled him from the party for six years. Later, in another post, Tej Pratap claimed that his account was hacked and some pictures were posted to defame him and his a week after this, Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday claimed that there are 'Jaichands' in the party who were specially targeting him. In the first post, he thanked Lalu Prasad Yadav and his mother Rabri Devi and called them 'God'. In his second post, he claimed that there were some people who were trying to create a rift between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav . He called Tejashwi his 'Arjuna' and called himself 'Krishna'."Those who dream of creating a difference between me and my Arjun, you will never succeed in your conspiracies. You can take Krishna's army but not Krishna himself. I will soon expose every conspiracy," he wrote. He also appealed to Tejashwi Yadav to have faith in him and that he would be there for his younger brother in every RJD on Sunday shared a letter of his suspension from the party for six years hours after his social media post indicating that the party and the family are firm on the decision taken by Lalu Prasad Yadav on May 25.
