The IRCTC scam case has once again put the spotlight on RJD leaders. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has summoned Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the case. The hearing is scheduled for October 13, just months before the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The court will give its decision on framing charges that day.
The IRCTC scam dates back to 2004–2009, when Lalu Prasad Yadav was Railway Minister. It is alleged that the maintenance contract for two IRCTC hotels was awarded to Sujata Hotels in exchange for three acres of prime land at a very low price. The CBI has named Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi, and others as accused in the case.
The FIR was filed in 2017, and a charge sheet was submitted in 2018. All the accused were granted bail. The case has moved slowly, but the October 13 hearing could mark a turning point. With elections approaching, the verdict in the IRCTC scam may have a major political impact in Bihar.
