Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1948 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Hometown | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Lalu Prasad Yadav
2025
The RJD, led by Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav as chief ministerial candidate, won 25 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections and finished in third place. Lalu's image was strategically removed from party campaign posters to counter the opposition's Jungle Raj narrative and present a youth-centric image, though he remained active on social media with sharp posts targeting political opponents.
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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
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1948 |
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| Birthplace | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Phulwaria, Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| 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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| Affairs/Girlfriends | N/A |
| 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. |