India's favourite politician and Union Railway minister of India, Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav, participated in the special episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 yesterday (Tuesday, August 28, 2007) to encourage the participants.

Laluji enthralled the contestants and audiences with his motivational speech on music and government systems.

The channel made special arrangements for the Railway minister. The stage was lit with rural setup. Herd of goats, water well, hut cut-outs, a pan shop along with jute cots created a perfect ambience.

All the Challenge 2007 aspirants left no stone unturned to make Laluji feel special with their traditional performances. Amanat Ali rocked the floor with his breathtaking performance on a Bhojpuri song "Kashi heele Mathura heele, Chapra heele la, tohri lachke jab kamriya, saara jeela heele la."

Laluji got nostalgic with Aneek Dhar's performance on his favourite song - "sa ra ra ra ra, dekho holi aaye re" that he used to enjoy during his childhood days.

While leaving, Laluji extended his best wishes, cheered the participants and gave them moral support. The show will telecast on Saturday, September 1, 2007 from 10 to 12 mid-night