Ritlal Yadav

RJD Danapur Bihar

Manifesto

Ritlal Yadav is known more for his political toughness and strong association with the Lalu Prasad Yadav family than for formal campaign manifestos. His public persona emphasizes local dominance and loyalty to party ideology, rather than issue-based politics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritlal_Yadav?

Elected as Member of Legislative Council (MLC) around 2015 (as an independent after being expelled from RJD).
In 2020, contested and won the Danapur Assembly seat on an RJD ticket, defeating BJP veteran Asha Devi Sinha, whose husband was allegedly killed by associates of Ritlal.
Close aide and general secretary of the RJD, with strong ties to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s inner circle and considered a key “daana-paani” figure in Danapur.

Listed in 33–37 criminal cases, including allegations of murder, extortion, intimidation, and contract killings, dating back to early 2000s. https://www.reddit.com/r/bihar/comments/1hkwjbt?
In April–June 2025, Patna police conducted raids across 11 properties connected with his associates following a contractor’s written complaint alleging forced demolition of construction and extortion demands totaling lakhs. https://www.amarujala.com/bihar/patna/bihar-news-raids-on-several-hideouts-of-rjd-mla-ritlal-yadav-news-in-hindi-2025-06-23?
Approximately ₹10 lakh cash, ₹77 lakh in blank checks, and multiple pen drives were seized. All named accused fled, including Ritlal who surrendered to court on 17 April 2025, and remains in judicial custody.
After surrender, he was initially held in Beur Jail (Patna), but was transferred to Bhagalpur Central Jail reportedly due to security concerns and fears he might continue to influence from inside. https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/rjd-mla-ritlal-yadav-jail-changed-shifted-from-beur-patna-to-bhagalpur-201746094993284.html?
His wife, Rinku Devi, a government school teacher, is under scrutiny for partnering in a construction firm while in service—an apparent violation of the Bihar Government Servant's Conduct Rules (1976 and 2024 amendments). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ritlals-teacher-wife-to-face-action-for-biz-partnership/articleshow/122978926.cms?

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