Patna, Feb 8 (IANS) The arrest of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in a 1995 forgery case has triggered sharp political reactions across party lines in Bihar, with the ruling NDA maintaining that the action followed judicial orders, while Opposition leaders questioned the timing of the move. Reacting to the arrest, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said Pappu Yadav has been facing criminal cases for years and was declared absconding by the court. “Orders for attachment and seizure had …
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Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) The arrest of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in a 31-year-old case has now taken a deeply emotional and political turn, with a powerful statement from his mother, Shanti Priya Devi, triggering fresh outrage across Bihar. Visibly distressed by her son’s arrest, Shanti Priya Devi made an emotional appeal, saying, “Release Pappu Yadav. If anything happens to him, we will not spare anyone.”Expressing unwavering faith in her son, she added, “Pappu Yadav is not m…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) In a major development, Independent MP from Purnea Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, was on Saturday sent to judicial custody in a 31-year-old case.Following the court’s order, he has been lodged in Beur Jail, Patna. However, in view of his deteriorating health condition, he will be kept at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) under police custody for medical treatment.The next hearing in the case is scheduled for February 9, when Pappu Yadav will be produced before th…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A day after Purnea Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav was arrested in a 31-year-old case, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and his sister MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched an attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. They alleged deep-rooted systemic collusion in the handling of the NEET aspirant death case in Bihar.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the suspicious death of the NEET aspirant in Patna and the subsequent investigation had lai…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Strong reactions poured in from supporters of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Saturday following his arrest by Patna Police in connection with a 1995 forgery case, with many alleging political vendetta and questioning the timing and manner of the action.Reacting to the arrest, Pappu Yadav’s supporter Nitish Singh said that the MP was targeted whenever he raised issues concerning Bihar.“Whenever Pappu Yadav speaks about Bihar, about education, unemployment, …
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Lok Sabha MP from Purnea, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, has launched a sharp political attack on the Union government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling the Supreme Court’s stay on the University Grants Commission’s new regulations and recent aviation incidents in Maharashtra serious failures of social justice and security. Speaking to the media on Thursday at Patna airport, Pappu Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the UGC’s Promotion of Equity…
Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) Amid continuous attacks by the opposition over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister cum Home Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday issued a strong warning to criminals, asserting that the state government’s top priority is to establish the rule of law and that no laxity will be tolerated. Speaking to the media, Samrat Choudhary said the Bihar Police have been given a complete free hand to act firmly against criminals.“The Bihar Police…
Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) The suspicious death of a NEET aspirant from Jehanabad, who was staying at a girls’ hostel in Patna, has taken a political turn. Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has adopted an aggressive stance on the issue, levelling serious allegations against the Bihar Police and questioning whether an “influential person” is being shielded.Pappu Yadav alleged that the mafia elements involved in an alleged sex racket operating in Patna are receiving protection from the governmen…
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit on Friday said that the state government is fully committed to the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the adoption of advanced digital technologies across all sectors.He was addressing an ‘Industry Dialogue’ meeting organised at the Directorate of Aviation Organisation, Bihar, near Patna Airport, under his chairmanship.The meeting was attended by 13 prominent industry representatives. Discussions focussed on expanding AI in Bihar…
Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) An offensive remark allegedly made by Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, regarding women from Bihar has triggered a major political uproar in the eastern state.In a viral video, Sahu is purportedly heard saying that women from Bihar are easily available for marriage for Rs 20,000–25,000, a statement that has drawn sharp condemnation across political lines.Following the circulation of the video, political activity intensified in Bihar. IP Gupta, M…