Attempt to muzzle a strong voice: RJD's Alok Mehta on CBI raids at multiple locations of party chief Lalu Yadav

ANI
20 May 2022, 10:57 GMT+10

Patna (Bihar) [India], May 20 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Alok Mehta on Friday condemned the raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at multiple locations linked to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and said that this is an attempt to muzzle a strong voice.

"This is an attempt to muzzle a strong voice. CBI's direction and actions are completely biased," said Mehta.

CBI is conducting raids in connection with a fresh case relating to the alleged 'land for railway job scam'.

Prabhunath Yadav, brother of RJD chief Lalu Yadav said, "It is unfortunate that a person who is ill is being deliberately troubled like this. It is well known who is behind this."Earlier in the day, CBI registered a fresh case against RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his daughter in a complaint related to alleged "land for railway job scam".

Meanwhile, the RJD leaders and workers protested against ongoing CBI raids at multiple locations of party chief Lalu Yadav.

According to sources, CBI searches are underway at 17 locations in Delhi and Bihar linked to Lalu Yadav.

"The fresh case of corruption has been registered against Lalu Yadav in a case related to 'land for railway job scam'," said sources.

The alleged scam took place when Yadav was Railway Minister.

Last month in April, Jharkhand High Court granted bail to RJD chief in the Rs 139.35-crore illegal withdrawal from Doranda Treasury case. The case is related to the fodder scam. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to India Gazette.

More Information

null in null

Business

Section

TikTok gets US reprieve as Trump grants 90-day extension

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to September 17

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has granted TikTok another reprieve, extending the deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

Next-gen weight-loss drugs aim to cut fat, spare muscle

Drugmakers chase weight-loss drugs that protect muscle mass

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the global weight-loss market explodes, drugmakers are now racing to solve a less visible problem: protecting...

Amazon’s Zoox unveils plan to build 10,000 robotaxis a year

Zoox opens robotaxi factory, joins race with Tesla and Waymo

HAYWARD, California: In a significant step toward its commercial debut, Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled its first factory dedicated...

Brazil aims to restart poultry trade after bird flu clearance

Brazil declares bird flu-free status, seeks to resume exports

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Brazil is taking confident steps to restore its dominance in global poultry exports after declaring its commercial...

U.S. stocks restricted by tensions in Middle East

U.S. stocks close mixed Friday amid Mideast uncertainty

NEW YORK, New YorK - U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with gains and losses modest, as investors and traders weighed up the escalation...

US consumers cut back after early surge ahead of Trump tariffs

US retail sales drop in May amid post-tariff spending slowdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales dropped sharply in May as consumer spending slowed after a strong start to the year, primarily due to...

Delhi

Section