Lalu Yadav Questioned for 10 Hours in Land-for-Jobs Case
The RJD chief's questioning comes amidst political shifts in Bihar and allegations of corruption during his tenure as Railway Minister.
- RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was questioned for nearly ten hours by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the land-for-jobs scam.
- The case relates to alleged irregularities during Yadav's tenure as Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009, where jobseekers allegedly transferred lands to Yadav family members at low rates.
- Yadav's wife, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and daughter Misa Bharti are also among the accused in the case.
- The questioning comes a day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar parted ways with RJD and Congress and returned to the NDA fold.
- The ED has seized assets worth more than Rs six crore belonging to Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti and linked companies as part of this investigation.