NewsX: Fodder scam- Lalu Prasad Yadav's political career hangs in balance
- 5 years ago
A CBI court in Ranchi is expected to pronounce its judgement today in the multi-crore fodder scam. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad's political career is at stake.
The fodder scam, technically known as the animal husbandry department scam of Bihar, revolves around a series of fraudulent transactions in the department, totaling about Rs 950 crore. If convicted, Lalu could face a jail term, the maximum of which is seven years.
The case scheduled for a verdict today involves fraudulent withdrawals from the Chaibasa district treasury. The accused include Lalu, former chief minister Jagannath Mishra, ministers from the department, two IAS officials and others.
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The fodder scam, technically known as the animal husbandry department scam of Bihar, revolves around a series of fraudulent transactions in the department, totaling about Rs 950 crore. If convicted, Lalu could face a jail term, the maximum of which is seven years.
The case scheduled for a verdict today involves fraudulent withdrawals from the Chaibasa district treasury. The accused include Lalu, former chief minister Jagannath Mishra, ministers from the department, two IAS officials and others.
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