Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, on Sunday, claimed RJD chief Lalu Prasad had made Ramashray Prasad Yadav chairman of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in lieu of two plots of land in a prime location of the state capital. Then, on May 13, 2005, the plots were handed over to former chief minister and Lalu Prasad’s wife Rabri Devi through a power of attorney made out in her name. Quoting the document related to the power of attorney, the deputy CM said since Shamim and his wife had other engagements, they executed the “Power of Attorney” in favour of Rabri Devi to look after the land. The document said Rabri Devi would execute, sign & present the documents before the registering authority anywhere and admit the execution thereof on behalf of the principals. Modi wondered why, being a former chief minister, Rabri Devi agreed to become a caretaker of others’ property.

Source: Hindustan Times August 20, 2017 13:52 UTC