Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1948 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Hometown | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Lalu Prasad Yadav
30/09/2026
The Supreme Court refused to quash a CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members. The ruling kept the case alive, and it is one of several major legal proceedings involving him in 2026.
10/09/2026
A Delhi court ordered framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and others in the IRCTC hotel case. The case concerns alleged irregularities in hotel lease contracts during his tenure as Railway Minister, with prosecutors alleging that illegal benefits were exchanged for favorable tender decisions.
14/07/2026
The Supreme Court declined to cancel Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail in the fodder scam case. It directed the Jharkhand High Court to decide his pending criminal appeals expeditiously, allowing his bail to continue for the time being.
11/06/2026
Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrated his 79th birthday with family and party leaders after returning from Singapore. The occasion was reported as a personal milestone and a public appearance for the RJD chief.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Lalu |
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| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) |
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| Biggest Rival | Narendra Modi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (in centimeters), 1.68 m (in meters), 5' 6" (in Feet Inches) |
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| Weight | 80 kg (in Kilograms), 176 lbs (in Pounds) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | B. N. College, Patna University, Patna, Bihar |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | 208 Kautilya Nagar, M.P. Mla Colony, Post Office Bihar Veterinary College, P.s- Patna Air Port, District- Patna |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Rabri Devi (Politician) |
Family
| Father | Kundan Rai |
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| Mother | Marachhiya Devi |
| Siblings | 5 |
| Spouse | Rabri Devi |
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Career
| Debut | Elected in the 6th Lok Sabha (1977) |
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| Railways Minister | 2004-2009 |
Favourites
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lalu Prasad Yadav does not smoke. | |
| 2. Lalu Prasad Yadav uses June 11, 1948, as his birthdate from his educational documents. | |
| 3. His first job was as a clerk in Bihar Veterinary College, Patna. | |
| 4. He became the chief minister of Bihar in 1990. | |
| 5. In 1977, Lalu formed the 'Rashtriya Janata Dal' party after leaving the Janata Dal. | |
| 6. The Fodder Scam involving ₹9.50 billion led to his resignation as Chief Minister in 1996. | |
| 7. He entered politics in 1970 by becoming the General Secretary of Patna University Students Union at age 22. | |
| 8. His daughter Misa was named after the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. | |
| 9. In 1977, he won a Lok Sabha seat at the age of 29. | |
| 10. Mahesh Bhatt once stated that Lalu Prasad Yadav should be India's Prime Minister. | |
| 11. He made a guest appearance in the film 'Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav' in 2004. | |
| 12. His son Tejasvi Yadav played domestic cricket for Jharkhand as a medium-pace bowler. | |
| 13. Tejasvi Yadav was part of the Delhi Daredevils squad in the 2012 Indian Premier League. | |
| 14. He once held a court under a tree and conducted a cabinet meeting on a cement platform as a village-style chaupal. | |
| 15. After the Bhagalpur riots in 1989, he gained the trust of Muslims who previously voted for Congress. | |
| 16. During the 2005 Bihar elections, he campaigned with a person resembling Osama Bin Laden to secure Muslim votes through anti-U.S. speeches. | |
| 17. His son Tejashwi Yadav played domestic cricket for Jharkhand as a medium-pace bowler. | |
| 18. Tejashwi Yadav was part of the Delhi Daredevils squad in the 2012 Indian Premier League. |
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