Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, is credited with the financial turnaround of the Indian Railways which was on the verge of bankruptcy when he took over the office.

Lalu represents Saran constituency in Bihar in the 15th Lok Sabha.

Born in an agrarian family in Gopalganj district in Bihar on 11th June, 1948, Lalu graduated in law from Patna University.

He is married to Rabri Devi and the couple has two sons and seven daughters.

Lalu began his political career as General Secretary of Patna University Students Union in 1970-71. He became a Member of Parliament at the age of 29. He was Chief Minister of Bihar from March 1990 July 1997.

After he resigned as Chief Minister, Lalu was succeeded by his wife Rabri Devi.

He was elected to Rajya Sabha in April 2002. Lalu was also member Consultative Committee of the Ministry for Rural Development.

An ardent lover of football and cricket, Lalu has been President of the Bihar Cricket Association and associated with various sports associations in Chapra and Patna.