Lalu Prasad Yadav (born June 11, 1948) is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Bihar, known for his influential role in Indian politics, particularly in the state of Bihar. He is the
A day before V-P polls, Lalu Yadav posted on X pictures of his meeting with the former Supreme Court judge, who has been nominated as the joint opposition candidate against the ruling BJP-led NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan.
He is known for championing social justice, empowering backward classes, and using earthy, relatable language to connect with rural voters. He also gained acclaim as a reformist Railway Minister.
He is the founder and current president of RJD. Though he has stepped back from active campaigning due to health and legal reasons, he remains the party’s ideological figurehead.
Yes, Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted in the fodder scam, a corruption case related to the embezzlement of government funds. He served time in jail and is currently out on bail.
Yes, his son Tejashwi Yadav is the current leader of the RJD and serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. His other children, including Misa Bharti, are also active in politics.