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Rabri Devi
Rabri Devi is an Indian politician best known for being the first woman Chief Minister of Bihar. She served three terms between 1997 and 2005, representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a party
...Read more- ‘Yeh jo ladki hai’: Nitish Kumar’s remark on Rabri Devi sparks uproar in Bihar Assembly | Watch
Not a single district in Bihar has been left untouched where you won’t find rape cases being reported, Rabri Devi told the House. This led to opposition MLCs to shout slogans against the government.
- Softening of strained ties? Tej Pratap meets Lalu and Tejashwi, invites them for Dahi-Chura feast
Tej Pratap, a former minister who has floated his own outfit, first sought the blessings of his parents by touching their feet. He then handed over the invitation letter to his younger brother.
- Land-for-job 'scam': Delhi court defers order on framing charges against Lalu Yadav, others
The CBI had filed chargesheets against Lalu Yadav, his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, their son and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged scam.
- Land-for-job scam: Delhi court likely to pass order on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, family members on Thursday
The CBI had filed chargesheets against Lalu Yadav, his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, their son and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged scam.
- Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap asked to vacate govt bungalows, RJD cries vendetta
The minister for building construction is a sensible man. But, the decision shows the influence the BJP has come to exercise over 1, Anney Marg (the CM’s official residence), says RJD leader.
- IRCTC scam case: Delhi court rejects Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi's plea against day-to-day trial
Special Judge Vishal Gogne had framed charges against the RJD chief and others under penal provisions of cheating and criminal conspiracy, besides under the Prevention of Corruption Act sections in the case.
- Rabri Devi, Rohini Acharya wish luck to Tej Pratap, Tejashwi for polls: 'Do you not wish your siblings?'
My best wishes to both my sons. Tej Pratap is contesting on his own. I am their mother. Good luck to both of them, says Rabri Devi.
- Nitish launches Bihar poll campaign, takes swipe at Lalu for doing 'nothing for women'
Lalu Prasad Yadav, who became the Bihar CM in 1990, occupied the post till 1997 when his wife Rabri Devi, a homemaker who was till then not known to have an aptitude for politics, was appointed to the top post, move triggering massive controversy.
- 'Don't fear outsiders': Tejashwi Yadav hits out at Amit Shah after court frames charges in IRCTC case
After a court in Delhi framed charges against him, his father Lalu Prasad and mother Rabri Devi in the alleged IRCTC scam case, Yadav said they have chosen the path of struggle and by walking on that path, they will surely reach their destination.
- 'No need to be scared, there's full security': Bihar Deputy CM responds to Rabri's claim of attack on Tejashwi
Rabri Devi raised serious allegations against the ruling BJP-JD(U) alliance, claiming a conspiracy to assassinate Tejashwi Yadav amid growing protests over the controversial SIR exercise.
- ‘Wasting time’: Nitish hits out at opposition in both Houses over black dresses on final day of monsoon session
Kumar said, "You all are shouting hai hai. A chant of khaay khaay (eat, eat) would have served you better".
- 'Tejashwi's life is in danger, 4 attempts made to kill him': Rabri Devi on RJD protests over Bihar's SIR of polls
The Bihar Assembly elections are expected later this year, tentatively in October or November, though the ECI has yet to announce official dates.
- IRCTC case: Delhi court adjourns order on framing of charges against Lalu Prasad, wife till Aug 5
Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav have refuted corruption and other charges levelled against them by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case.
- Tej Pratap backs brother Tejashwi for CM post: ‘I want to be kingmaker’
Tej Pratap, the former Bihar minister, was expelled from the party last month by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav for six years
- 'Nitish Kumar’s govt a Mercedes, not a stolen car': JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha hits out at Tejashwi over RJD's legacy
Rabri Devi took over as Bihar’s chief minister in 1997 after Lalu Prasad was forced to step down following his charge-sheeting in the fodder scam.
- IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav seek discharge
The three claimed before the judge that the allegations levelled against them by the CBI were false, selective and motivated, adding that the central probe agency lacked evidence to prosecute them in the case.
- 'Nitish Kumar not mentally stable, appoint his son Bihar CM': Rabri Devi on 'national anthem' gaffe
The remarks came a day after Nitish Kumar was seen talking and nudging his chief secretary on stage as the national anthem played out.
- ‘Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, comes to Assembly...': Rabri Devi’s big attack at Bihar CM
Rabri Devi also accused Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women
- Lalu's former 'Man Friday' on RJD's rule in Bihar: 'Kidnapping cases managed from CM House'
Subhash Yadav, once regarded as among Lalu's closest confidantes, has alleged that several kidnapping cases in Bihar during the RJD's rule were "managed from the CM House".
