Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Congress Tried to Shield Lalu Yadav in Fodder Scam
The Fodder Scam was a big deal, and investigators like Upendra Nath Biswas were trying to arrest Lalu Prasad Yadav.
The Congress Party, which was allied with Lalu, tried to stop his arrest to protect him.
They pressured the Prime Minister and even withdrew their support from the government.
Despite these efforts, Lalu was eventually arrested.
The scam involved officials taking money that was supposed to be used for animals, and it led to convictions.
Biswas faced pressure to let Lalu go, but he persevered and played an essential role in bringing justice.
Upendra Nath Biswas recounted the Congress's efforts to shield Lalu Prasad Yadav from arrest in the Fodder Scam.
The Congress applied pressure on the Prime Minister at the time to prevent Yadav's arrest.
When this failed, the Congress withdrew support for the government.
Lalu Prasad Yadav also sought help from the then Congress President Sitaram Kesri.
Yadav was eventually arrested with the help of the Bihar Police.
- Who
- Upendra Nath Biswas and Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with the Congress Party.
- What
- The Congress Party attempted to prevent the arrest of Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the Fodder Scam.
- When
- The events occurred during the investigation of the Fodder Scam, which unfolded from 1990-1996.
- Where
- Bihar, India, and the Central Government.
- Why
- To protect Lalu Prasad Yadav from arrest and to maintain political influence.
- Key Figure
- Upendra Nath Biswas, former CBI Joint Director
- Scam
- Fodder Scam
- Involved Parties
- Politicians, officials, and suppliers
- Primary Figure
- Lalu Prasad Yadav
- Time Frame
- 1990-1996
