Speaking at a press conference on the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill on Monday, Pappu Yadav had remarked, “90 per cent of women cannot succeed in politics without entering the rooms of politicians.”
Controversial remarks by Pappu Yadav reignite debate on women’s participation in politics, even as Parliament remains divided over how and when reservation for women will actually be implemented.
An Assembly remark and a sharp social media response have intensified political tensions in Bihar, days after Pappu Yadav’s arrest in a 1995 case linked to the NEET student controversy.
On Saturday, Pappu Yadav was produced before the MP-MLA Court in Patna, where he sought bail citing poor health.
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested in Patna in connection with a 1995 case after failing to appear in court and was later hospitalised citing health concerns.
“No matter how influential the accused may be, whoever has committed the crime will receive certain and strict punishment,” Sinha said. He added that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case from every angle to ensure the truth comes to light.
Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, is the Independent MP from Purnea and a prominent grassroots leader in Bihar, particularly in the Seemanchal region.
A Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) jawan has committed suicide at a Kondagaon district camp, the second such incident among security personnel within a week.
Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday said there appeared to be more to Dhankhar’s move than what meets the eye.
Yadav, who was stopped by police from visiting the hospital where the incident took place on Thursday, alleged that no one is safe in Bihar.
