The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the railway recruitment scam, also known as the 'Land for Jobs' case. Today, Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and former Union Minister, will be questioned in this connection.
Patna: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the railway recruitment scam, also known as the 'Land for Jobs' case. In this regard, Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and former Union Minister, will be questioned today. Earlier on Tuesday, the ED questioned his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti, and son Tej Pratap Yadav for approximately four hours.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Summoned
The ED has summoned Lalu Prasad Yadav to appear at its Delhi office today. The investigating agency will attempt to clarify facts directly related to Lalu Yadav in the railway recruitment scam. Sources indicate that Lalu Yadav will be questioned about the circumstances under which he recommended jobs in exchange for land while serving as Railway Minister, and whether he had any knowledge of this matter.
What Questions Might Lalu Yadav Face?
What was his direct involvement in the irregularities in railway recruitment?
Did he play any role in the land transfer?
Were there direct orders issued by him for the recruitments?
What is the source of the bungalow purchased by his son, Tejashwi Yadav, in New Friends Colony, Delhi?
Is the allegation of using political influence to secure jobs for individuals and facilitate land transfers true or false?
Questions Posed to Rabri, Misa, and Tej Pratap
Earlier, Rabri Devi was questioned about when and how she first met the individuals from whom land was purchased. Following the questioning, Misa Bharti described it as politically motivated, stating that investigations by central agencies are intensifying as Bihar elections approach. Tej Pratap Yadav, on the other hand, declined to comment on the questioning.
What is the 'Land for Jobs' Case?
This scam allegedly took place between 2004 and 2009, when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the Railway Minister in the central government. The allegation is that during this period, land was taken from candidates in exchange for granting them Group D jobs in the railways, or pressure was exerted to purchase their land at significantly undervalued prices. According to the chargesheet filed by the CBI, there were violations of rules in the recruitment process, and the direct involvement of Lalu Yadav and his family has been found.
Previously, on January 20, 2024, the ED questioned Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav in Delhi for approximately 10 hours. During this time, Lalu Yadav was asked more than 50 questions. Sources suggest that Lalu Yadav became uncomfortable and agitated several times during the questioning. Tejashwi Yadav was also questioned for about 11 hours on January 30.
