Land-for-Jobs Scam: Delhi Court Summons Lalu Prasad, Tej Pratap Yadav & Hema Yadav

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New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned former Union Rail Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam. The court also summoned his son and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, along with his daughter Hema Yadav, directing them to appear on March 11.

Special Judge Vishal Gogne issued fresh summonses to Prasad’s younger son and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav as well. The case pertains to alleged irregular Group D appointments in the West Central Zone of Indian Railways, based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as rail minister from 2004 to 2009. Officials claim that in exchange for these jobs, land parcels were gifted or transferred to the RJD leader’s family or close associates.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on May 18, 2022, naming Prasad, his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials, and several private individuals. The court’s summons marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into the alleged corruption scandal.

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