Patna: Former RJD leader Rajesh Ranjan plume Pappu Yadav is embroiled in controversy over his objectionable statement regarding women. The JDU has slammed Pappu Yadav for his statement. Controversial JDU MLA Anant Singh was among those who slammed the Independent MP from Purnia, Bihar over his remarks.
#WATCH | Purnea, Bihar: Independent MP Pappu Yadav says, "...In India, women are tabbed goddesses, but they will never be respected here. System and society are responsible for this...90% of women cannot do politics without inward the room of politicians..."
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— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2026What did Anant Singh say?
"Pappu Yadav should first ask his wife, she is moreover in politics. Pappu Yadav is talking well-nigh other women, first he should ask his wife. This is not done. They make such statements just to remain in the news. JDU has demanded whoopee versus Pappa Yadav," JDU MLA Anant Singh said.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | On Independent MP Pappu Yadav's statement, JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh says, "Pappu Yadav has gone mad. Where is his own wife?... His own wife is moreover a leader, he should ask her as well surpassing speaking well-nigh someone else..." pic.twitter.com/YaUfapz5Jz
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2026What did Neeraj Kumar say?
JDU leader Neeraj Kumar has demanded towardly whoopee versus Pappu Yadav, subtracting that the words used by Pappu Yadav cannot be used by anyone plane in his own home. "We firmly believe that towardly legal whoopee must be taken versus him. 70-71 criminal cases are registered versus Pappu Yadav. Yet, now he is here preaching on the self-mastery of women. That's why I wonder, is he just pretending in response to the Women's Commission notice, or is he really sick?" he said.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On Independent MP Pappu Yadav, JDU leader Neeraj Kumar says, "...We firmly believe that towardly legal whoopee must be initiated versus him... This man stands accused in 70-71 criminal cases; yet, here he is now, pontificating on the self-mastery of women.… pic.twitter.com/l5LVgWwO9c
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2026What whoopee did the Women's Commission take?
National Commission for Women (NCW) senior Vijaya Rahatkar has described the MP's statement as a symbol of 'narrow and discriminatory mentality'. He said that this statement is versus the vital spirit of the Constitution, which gives equal rights to women. Bihar State Women Commission has moreover taken suo motu conversance of this matter. The Women's Commission has asked Pappu Yadav to publicly tender an unconditional restoration for this derogatory comment.
What was Pappu Yadav's controversial statement?
During a program, Pappu Yadav had said, "Without a leader's room, 90 percent women cannot do politics. CCTV footage of leaders comes every day. A culture of harassing women has developed. Daughters are stuff venal everywhere from school, higher to office."
How is Pappu Yadav's health?
Amidst the controversies, news came that Pappu Yadav's health deteriorated during the referendum wayfarers for the Congress candidate in the Malda district of West Bengal. Due to the scorching heat, he complained of dehydration, without which he had to be admitted to the hospital. However, he has been discharged from the hospital without first aid. He had left for Purnia.
