New Delhi. Osama Shahabuddin, son of late RJD leader and considered close to the Lalu family, and his wife Hina Shahab have joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). According to media reports, this membership induction program was held at the residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi at 10 Circular Road, where Osama and Hina Shahab were inducted into the party in the presence of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.
Patna, Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “Hena Shahab is the wife of Mohammad Shahabuddin, who was a founding member of our party and served as an MP and MLA for a long time. Today, his wife and son (Osama Shahab) have joined the party, and our National President personally… pic.twitter.com/L6PchJw4h7
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According to sources, a large crowd of RJD workers and supporters were present on this occasion. Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, in their address on the occasion, said that the Shahabuddin family has a long association with RJD, and Osama’s entry into the party is important for RJD. Welcoming Osama, Tejashwi Yadav said that his membership will further strengthen RJD’s position in Siwan and surrounding areas.
“Hina Shahab, a strong leader of our people, has again accepted party membership. Her son Osama Shahab has also joined the party.”- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.#Bihar #BiharPolitics #RJD #TejashwiYadav #MohammadShahabuddin #VistaarNews https://t.co/DQKaTrkQPP pic.twitter.com/CbrsWqEWOg
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Let us tell you that Osama Shahab’s father, Shahabuddin, was considered a popular and controversial leader of Bihar. During his time, he was very popular in his area, big mafia and leaders used to tremble at his name. But bad times also came for Shahabuddin, when he got entangled in many criminal cases and had to serve jail sentence. Even after Shahabuddin’s death, his son Osama has made his mark in his field and is seen as an influential leader. This decision of RJD has also got the support of party workers. According to the party, the joining of Osama Shahab and Hina Shahab will greatly benefit the party in Siwan region. This will further strengthen RJD’s hold in the area, which may prove beneficial in the upcoming elections.