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{{short description|Indian politician (born 1967)}} | |||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Rajesh Ranjan | ||
| image | | image = File:The Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Shri Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav) meeting the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, in New Delhi on March 22, 2016 (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption | | caption = | ||
| office | | office = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]] | ||
| | | termstart = 4 June 2024 | ||
| | | predecessor = [[Santosh Kumar Kushwaha]] | ||
| | | constituency = [[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia]] | ||
| | | term_start1 = 16 May 2014 | ||
| constituency = [[Madhepura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Madhepura]] | | term_end1 = 23 May 2019 | ||
| party | | predecessor1 = [[Sharad Yadav]] | ||
| otherparty | | successor1 = [[Dinesh Chandra Yadav (Indian politician)|Dinesh Chandra Yadav]] | ||
| birth_date | | constituency1 = [[Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency|Madhepura]] | ||
| birth_place | | term_start2 = 16 May 2004 | ||
| spouse | | term_end2 = 18 May 2009 | ||
| children | | predecessor2 = [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]] | ||
| residence | | successor2 = [[Sharad Yadav]] | ||
| constituency2 = [[Madhepura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Madhepura]] | |||
| term_start3 = 6 October 1999 | |||
| term_end3 = 16 May 2004 | |||
| predecessor3 = [[Jai Krishna Mandal]] | |||
| successor3 = [[Uday Singh]] | |||
| constituency3 = [[Purnea (Lok Sabha constituency)|Purnea]] | |||
| term_start4 = 15 June 1991 | |||
| term_end4 = 4 December 1997 | |||
| predecessor4 = [[Mohammed Taslimuddin]] | |||
| successor4 = [[Jai Krishna Mandal]] | |||
| constituency4 = [[Purnea (Lok Sabha constituency)|Purnea]] | |||
| office5 = [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly]] | |||
| term5 = | |||
| party = [[File:Indian National Congress hand logo.svg|20px]] [[Indian National Congress]]<br/>{{small|(since 2024)}} | |||
| otherparty = [[Independent politician|Independent]] (2024),{{unbulleted list|[[Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)]]|(2015 – 2024)|[[Rashtriya Janata Dal]]| (1991 – 2015)}} | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|12|24|df=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Madhepura district|Khurda]], [[Bihar]], [[India]] | |||
| spouse = [[Ranjeet Ranjan]] (INC) | |||
| children = {{unbulleted list|[[Sarthak Ranjan]]|Prakriti Ranjan}} | |||
| residence = AB-7, Pandara Road, [[Delhi]] [[NCT of Delhi]], 110001 | |||
| office6 = [[Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)|President]] of [[Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)]] | |||
| term6 = 9 May 2015 – 20 March 2024 | |||
| constituency5 = [[Singheshwar Assembly constituency|Singheshwar]] | |||
| termstart5 = 1990 | |||
| termend5 = 1991 | |||
| predecessor5 = [[Ramendra Kumar Yadav]] | |||
| successor5 = Bam Bhola Yadav | |||
| education = [[Bachelor of Arts]] ([[Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University|B N Mandal University]]) | |||
| successor6 = '' Position abolished '' | |||
| image_size = 200 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Rajesh Ranjan''' (born 24 December 1967) | '''Rajesh Ranjan''' (born 24 December 1967) popularly known as '''Pappu Yadav''', is an Indian politician from [[Bihar]], and a [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|member of Parliament (MP)]] representing [[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia constituency]] in Bihar.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/elections/article/election-2014/pappu-yadav-returns-to-rjd-gets-ticket-from-bihar-s-madhepura-494033 Pappu Yadav returns to RJD, gets ticket from Bihar's Madhepura]. Ndtv.com (11 March 2014). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/bihar/ditched-by-the-bjp-pappu-yadav-goes-the-samajwadi-party-way-1219453|title=Ditched by the BJP, Pappu Yadav Goes the Samajwadi Party Way}}</ref> | ||
Pappu Yadav | Emerging from a background linked to crime, Pappu Yadav transitioned into politics in the 1990s. He has been elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] in [[1991 Indian general election|1991]], [[1996 Indian general election|1996]], [[1999 Indian general election|1999]], [[2004 Indian general election|2004]], [[2014 Indian general election|2014]] and [[2024 Indian general election|2024]], representing various constituencies in Bihar either independently or under different party banners including the [[Samajwadi Party]], [[Lok Janshakti Party]], and [[Rashtriya Janata Dal|Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)]], but his electoral success has been largely independent of party affiliations. | ||
== | In the 2015 Bihar elections he formed his own party, [[Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)]]<ref>{{cite news |date=10 June 2015 |title=Purnea MP Pappu Yadav forms new Jan Adhikar Party with Brajesh Sah as Pradesh Mahasachiv |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/purnea-mp-pappu-yadav-forms-new-jan-adhikar-party/articleshow/47607001.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> but failed to make any impact and could barely capture any votes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/elections/bihar2015/owaisi-pappu-yadav-fail-to-make-impact/article7858679.ece|title=Owaisi, Pappu Yadav fail to make impact|date=2015-11-09|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> On 20 March 2024, he merged his party with the [[Indian National Congress|Indian National Congress (INC)]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pappu-yadav-merges-jan-adhikar-party-with-congress-ahead-of-elections-101710929830979-amp.html|title=Pappu Yadav merges Jan Adhikar Party with Congress ahead of elections|date=2024-03-20|language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | |||
Pappu Yadav was born on 24 December 1967 in a [[Zamindars of Bihar|zamindar]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-21 |title=Pappu Yadav: Potential kingmaker to watch out for in Bihar polls 2020 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/bihar/article/pappu-yadav-potential-kingmaker-to-watch-out-for-in-bihar-polls/670512 |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref> family in Khurda Karveli village ([[Kumarkhand (community development block)|Kumarkhand]] block), [[Madhepura district]], [[Bihar]]. He studied in [[Anand Marg]] School at Anand Palli, [[Supaul]]. He completed graduation in [[political science]] from [[B N Mandal University|B. N. Mandal University]], [[Madhepura]] and a diploma in [[Disaster Management|disaster management]] and [[human rights]] from [[IGNOU]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-pappu-yadav-qualification-know-his-degree-and-subjects-purnia-lok-sabha-seat-23690924.html|title=Pappu Yadav: कितने पढ़े-लिखे हैं पप्पू यादव, जानिए उनकी डिग्री से लेकर क्वालिफिकेशन तक, संपत्ति में भी काफी आगे |website=Dainik Jagran|access-date=11 September 2024}}</ref> | |||
Rajesh Ranjan is his official name but nickname Pappu was given by his grandfather in childhood. He is married to [[Ranjeet Ranjan]]. She was also an MP from [[Madhepura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Madhepura]] but lost to [[Janata Dal (United)|Janata Dal (United) (JDU)]] in 2019 general election. His son [[Sarthak Ranjan]], is a [[Twenty20|T-20]] [[cricket]] player for [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=ankur.shukla |title=मम्मी-पापा से बिल्कुल अलग है इस लड़के की कहानी, राजनीति नहीं क्रिकेट की दुनिया में करना चाहता है करिश्मा |url=https://hindi.asianetnews.com/gallery/bihar-election/bihar-election-story-of-cricketer-sarthak-ranjan-son-of-pappu-yadav-and-ranjita-ranjan-asa-qisuio |access-date=2021-09-20 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=hi}}</ref><ref name="Bio">{{Cite web |title=Sarthak Ranjan |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/956405.html |access-date=10 January 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | |||
Yadav's entry into the criminal world was facilitated by his maternal uncle, Arjun Singh, a dominant figure in his district, who used to run a [[Parallel state|parallel government]] in the area. Yadav succeeded Singh in his operations and founded the youth organization ''Yuva Shakti'', which allegedly engaged in criminal activities under his leadership.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-12 |title=The gangs of Purnea: The journey of gangsters from intimidation to elections |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/the-gangs-of-purnea-the-journey-of-gangsters-from-intimidation-to-election-2465124.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Politics== | ||
Yadav's political journey began with his independent win in the [[Singheshwar Assembly constituency|Singheshwar constituency]] in the [[1990 Bihar Legislative Assembly election]]. He soon garnered the attention of prominent politicians, including RJD chief [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]]. In the [[1991 Indian general election]], Yadav won the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency with a significant margin, solidifying his influence in the [[Kosi division|Kosi region]]. | |||
== 2010 Bihar | In 2008, Yadav was convicted of murder and sentenced to [[life imprisonment]], which disqualified him from fighting future elections.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
During | |||
== | === 2009 Lok Sabha election === | ||
In September 2020, prior to the Bihar Assembly | [[File:The Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Shri Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav) meeting the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, in New Delhi on March 22, 2016.jpg|thumb|Pappu Yadav meeting the Union Minister for Railways, [[Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu]]]] | ||
On 2 April 2009, the [[Patna High Court]] rejected Yadav's plea to be allowed to contest the [[2009 Indian general election|2009 Indian parliamentary elections]] because he had been convicted of murder. On 11 April, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Pappu Yadav from the party. His mother Shanti Priya fought elections in his place, she lost to [[Uday Singh]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party|Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]]. | |||
=== 2010 Bihar election === | |||
During [[2010 Bihar Legislative Assembly election]], Pappu Yadav along with Anil Yadav and Rampravesh Rai were expelled from the RJD for alleged anti-party activity. They were charged with working against the party's official nominee for [[Fatuha Assembly constituency]], Ramanand Yadav. | |||
=== 2014 Lok Sabha election === | |||
Yadav was acquitted of murder and subsequently fought in the [[2014 Indian general election|2014 general elections]]. | |||
Pappu Yadav defeated JD(U)'S [[Sharad Yadav]] and become an MP for the fifth time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-05-16 |title=BJP wipes out Nitish's JDU in Bihar, Sharad Yadav humbled |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/bjp-wipes-out-nitishs-jdu-in-bihar-sharad-yadav-humbled-1527253.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> His wife, Ranjeet Ranjan was also elected from Supaul from Congress. Pappu Yadav became one of the 'best performing' MPs from Bihar in 2015 for his attendance and participation in debates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-22 |title=Pappu Yadav, once accused of murder, now among 'best performing' MPs in Lok Sabha |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pappu-yadav-once-accused-of-murder-now-among-best-performing-mps/article1-1329193.aspx |access-date=2024-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322091201/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pappu-yadav-once-accused-of-murder-now-among-best-performing-mps/article1-1329193.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2015 }}</ref> | |||
=== 2015 Bihar election === | |||
On 7 May 2015, the RJD expelled him due to anti-party activities, after which he founded a new party [[Jan Adhikar Party|Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)]].<ref name="india1">[http://zeenews.india.com/news/bihar/madhepura-mp-pappu-yadav-expelled-from-rjd-may-join-hands-with-bjp_1591527.html Madhepura MP Pappu Yadav expelled from RJD, may join hands with BJP | Zee News]. Zeenews.india.com (7 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref> | |||
Pappu Yadav floated the new party just before the [[2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Expelled-RJD-MP-Pappu-Yadav-floats-new-party/articleshow/47319368.cms Expelled RJD MP Pappu Yadav floats new party – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (17 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150610223844/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pappu-yadav-could-win-over-disgruntled-lalu-supporters-in-bihar/article1-1357284.aspx Pappu Yadav could win over disgruntled Lalu supporters in Bihar]. Hindustantimes.com (11 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bihar2025-campaign-stunt-pappu-yadav/article7303500.ece Bihar@2025 campaign stunt: Pappu Yadav]. The Hindu (11 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref><ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bihar2025-campaign-political-stunt-ec-should-stop-it-pappu-yadav/articleshow/47618675.cms Bihar@2025 campaign political stunt, EC should stop it: Pappu Yadav – The Economic Times]. Economictimes.indiatimes.com (10 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref><ref name="thehindubusinessline1">[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/politics/pappu-yadav-launches-new-party/article7298822.ece Pappu Yadav launches new party | Business Line]. Thehindubusinessline.com (9 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref> He campaigned against the [[Nitish Kumar|Nitish]]-Lalu alliance.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150702062547/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150629/jsp/bihar/story_28356.jsp#.VZGCpIuUdyz Yadavs join hands to fight in unison]. Telegraphindia.com (29 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref> His party fought on 64 seats as part of Socialist Secular Morcha to form a third front in but failed to win any seats in the [[16th Bihar Assembly]].<ref>{{cite news |date=19 September 2015 |title=Samajwadi Party teams up with Pappu Yadav, NCP, 3 others to form third front |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/samajwadi-party-teams-up-with-pappu-yadav-ncp-3-others-to-form-third-front/articleshow/49028112.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | |||
=== 2019 Lok Sabha election === | |||
Pappu Yadav suffered a defeat in [[2019 Indian general election|2019]] when he contested from his own party from Madhepura constituency but came third behind [[Dinesh Chandra Yadav (Indian politician)|Dinesh Chandra Yadav]] and [[Sharad Yadav]]. His wife lost her seat to [[Dileshwar Kamait]] after contesting from Congress.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 May 2013 |title='Supreme Court will be moved against Pappu Yadav's acquittal' |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/supreme-court-will-be-moved-against-pappu-yadavs-acquittal/article4727692.ece |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> | |||
===2020 Bihar election=== | |||
In September 2020, prior to the [[2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election|Bihar Assembly elections]], Yadav floated a new alliance called People Democratic Alliance which contained parties like [[Bahujan Mukti Party]] and [[Social Democratic Party of India]], [[Indian Union Muslim League]] along with [[Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)|Azad Samaj Party]], the party of [[Dalit]] activist and president of [[Bhim Army]], [[Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/bihar-assembly-election-2020-pappu-yadav-forms-poll-alliance-with-chandrasekhar-azad-to-take-on-ruling-nda-2313151.html|title=Bihar Assembly election 2020: Pappu Yadav forms poll alliance with Chandrasekhar Azad to take on ruling NDA|website=Zee News|access-date=2020-09-30}}</ref> | |||
=== 2024 Lok Sabha election === | |||
Pappu Yadav, who contested the Purnia Lok Sabha seat in Bihar as an independent candidate, won the seat by a margin of over 23,000 votes. He defeated JDU candidate Santosh Kushwaha and RJD candidate [[Bima Bharti]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |title=Lok Sabha Elections 2024 {{!}} Independent Pappu Yadav wins Purnia in Bihar |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-independent-pappu-yadav-wins-purnia-in-bihar-3052558 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roushan |first=Anurag |date=2024-06-04 |title=Purnia Election Results 2024: Pappu Yadav wins against JDU's Santosh Kumar |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/bihar/news-purnia-lok-sabha-election-result-2024-jdu-santosh-kumar-kushwaha-rjd-bima-bharti-pappu-yadav-vote-counting-winning-losing-candidates-latest-updates-2024-06-04-934160 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Positions held == | |||
Pappu Yadav was elected as MP, four times from the Purnia and twice from Madhepura constituency. | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! From !! To !! Position | |||
!Constituency!! Party | |||
|- | |||
| 1990 | |||
| 1991 | |||
| [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (1st term) | |||
|[[Singheshwar Assembly constituency|Singheshwar]] | |||
| [[Independent politician|Independent]] | |||
|- | |||
| 1991 | |||
| 1996 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (1st term) in [[10th Lok Sabha]] ([[By-election|by-poll]]) | |||
|[[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia]] | |||
| [[Independent politician|Independent]] | |||
|- | |||
| 1996 | |||
| 1998 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (2nd term) in [[11th Lok Sabha]] | |||
|[[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia]] | |||
| [[Samajwadi Party|SP]] | |||
|- | |||
| 1999 | |||
| 2004 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (3rd term) in [[13th Lok Sabha]] | |||
|[[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia]] | |||
| [[Independent politician|Independent]] | |||
|- | |||
| 2004 | |||
| 2009 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (4th term) in [[14th Lok Sabha]] (by-poll) | |||
|[[Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency|Madhepura]] | |||
| [[Rashtriya Janata Dal|RJD]] | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 | |||
| 2019 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (5th term) in [[16th Lok Sabha]] | |||
|[[Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency|Madhepura]] | |||
| [[Rashtriya Janata Dal|RJD]] | |||
|- | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 2029 | |||
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (6th term) in [[18th Lok Sabha]] | |||
|[[Purnia Lok Sabha constituency|Purnia]] | |||
| [[Independent politician|Independent]] | |||
|} | |||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
In 2008 Pappu Yadav was convicted by a special court in [[Ajit Sarkar]] murder case of 1998.<ref>{{Cite | Yadav was allegedly involved in aiding Kim Davy, the prime accused in the [[Purulia arms drop case]], in evading Indian authorities in 1995 during his tenure as an independent MP.<ref>{{cite news |date=29 April 2011 |title=Delhi okayed and done by Purulia arms drop: Davy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Delhi-okayed-Purulia-arms-drop-Davy/articleshow/8113799.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103204520/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-29/kolkata/29486692_1_arms-drop-kim-davy-purulia |archive-date=3 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
In 2008, Pappu Yadav was convicted by a special court in [[Ajit Sarkar]] murder case of 1998 and sentenced to life imprisonment.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine |date=February 14, 2008 |title=Pappu Yadav gets life term in Ajit Sarkar murder case |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/pappu-yadav-gets-life-term-in-ajit-sarkar-murder-case-22866-2008-02-14 |access-date=2018-12-30 |magazine=India Today |language=en |agency=}}</ref> He was involved in various controversies while in imprisonment, like holding audiences and having unrestricted access to cellphones. He was acquitted in 2013 by the Patna High Court. [[Central Bureau of Investigation|Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)]] has filed an appeal challenging his arrest in the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/purnea-misses-chalk-cheese-residents-recollect-war-between-ajit-sarkar-pappu-yadav/cid/189898|title=Purnea misses chalk & cheese - Residents recollect war between Ajit Sarkar & Pappu Yadav|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pappu-yadav-acquitted-in-ajit-sarkar-murder-case/articleshow/20107564.cms|title=Pappu Yadav acquitted in Ajit Sarkar murder case|date=2013-05-17|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref> | |||
In his autobiography ''Drohkaal ka Pathik'', released in November 2013, Pappu Yadav has alleged that three MPs of [[Indian Federal Democratic Party]] got money from the then [[Ministry of Finance (India)|finance minister]] [[Yashwant Sinha]], to join the [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] in 2001. He has also claimed that during the [[Cash-for-votes scandal|July 2008 trust vote]], both the Congress and BJP had offered "Rs 40 crore each" to MPs for their support.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pappu-s-memoirs-payoffs-from-upa---nda/1200046/ Pappu Yadav in memoir: Both Cong, BJP offered MPs Rs 40 crore each]. Indian Express (27 November 2013). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.</ref> | |||
In 2015 he was once again in controversy after being reported to have allegedly threatened to hit a [[Jet Airways]] airhostess with slippers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bihar Lawmaker Pappu Yadav Allegedly Threatened to Hit Airhostess With Slippers |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bihar-lawmaker-pappu-yadav-allegedly-threatened-to-hit-airhostess-with-slippers-772461 |access-date=2022-04-22 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | |||
In June 2020, Pappu Yadav and his supporters defaced advertisements and billboards of Chinese companies on the streets of Patna, after the [[2020–2021 China–India skirmishes|Galwan clash]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bihar: Pappu Yadav blackens billboards with Chinese ads |newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 June 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/patna/bihar-pappu-yadav-blackens-billboards-with-chinese-ads/articleshow/76451159.cms}}</ref> | |||
In May 2021, Pappu Yadav was arrested in a 32 year old kidnapping case and for flouting [[Social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 norms]]. Pappu Yadav has alleged political vendetta as he was raising questions against government expenditures in ambulance management during COVID-19.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ex-mp-pappu-yadav-arrested-in-32-yr-old-kidnapping-case/articleshow/82557627.cms Ex-MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 32-yr-old kidnapping case]. Times of India (12 May 2021)| Retrieved on 1 July 2021</ref> | |||
As per 2019 election [[affidavit]], Pappu Yadav has 31 pending cases against him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asset and declared cases comparison:Rajesh Ranjan Alias Pappu Yadav |url=https://www.myneta.info/compare_profile.php?group_id=RFZ4UP8dGBaoopoYWyq |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=www.myneta.info}}</ref> This number shot up to 41 in 2024. | |||
On 12 April 2023, he was convicted under Section 147 and 353 of the [[Indian Penal Code|Indian Penal Code (IPC)]] a special MP/MLA court in [[Patna]]. On 24 November 2023, he was convicted under IPC Section 414 by the same court. Yadav has filed an appeal for both the cases.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajesh Ranjan Alias Pappu Yadav(Independent(IND)):Constituency- PURNIA(BIHAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=https://www.myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=2710 |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=www.myneta.info}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Mafia Raj]] | |||
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Santosh Kumar Kushwaha |
| Constituency | Purnia |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sharad Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Dinesh Chandra Yadav |
| Constituency | Madhepura |
| In office 16 May 2004 – 18 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Lalu Prasad Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Sharad Yadav |
| Constituency | Madhepura |
| In office 6 October 1999 – 16 May 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jai Krishna Mandal |
| Succeeded by | Uday Singh |
| Constituency | Purnea |
| In office 15 June 1991 – 4 December 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Taslimuddin |
| Succeeded by | Jai Krishna Mandal |
| Constituency | Purnea |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ramendra Kumar Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Bam Bhola Yadav |
| Constituency | Singheshwar |
| President of Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik) | |
| In office 9 May 2015 – 20 March 2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajesh Ranjan 24 December 1967 Khurda, Bihar, India |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress(since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2024),
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| Spouse(s) | Ranjeet Ranjan (INC) |
| Children |
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| Residence | AB-7, Pandara Road, Delhi NCT of Delhi, 110001 |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (B N Mandal University) |
Rajesh Ranjan (born 24 December 1967) popularly known as Pappu Yadav, is an Indian politician from Bihar, and a member of Parliament (MP) representing Purnia constituency in Bihar.[1][2]
Emerging from a background linked to crime, Pappu Yadav transitioned into politics in the 1990s. He has been elected to the Lok Sabha in 1991, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2014 and 2024, representing various constituencies in Bihar either independently or under different party banners including the Samajwadi Party, Lok Janshakti Party, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), but his electoral success has been largely independent of party affiliations.
In the 2015 Bihar elections he formed his own party, Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)[3] but failed to make any impact and could barely capture any votes.[4] On 20 March 2024, he merged his party with the Indian National Congress (INC).[5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Pappu Yadav was born on 24 December 1967 in a zamindar[6] family in Khurda Karveli village (Kumarkhand block), Madhepura district, Bihar. He studied in Anand Marg School at Anand Palli, Supaul. He completed graduation in political science from B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura and a diploma in disaster management and human rights from IGNOU.[7]
Rajesh Ranjan is his official name but nickname Pappu was given by his grandfather in childhood. He is married to Ranjeet Ranjan. She was also an MP from Madhepura but lost to Janata Dal (United) (JDU) in 2019 general election. His son Sarthak Ranjan, is a T-20 cricket player for Delhi.[8][9]
Yadav's entry into the criminal world was facilitated by his maternal uncle, Arjun Singh, a dominant figure in his district, who used to run a parallel government in the area. Yadav succeeded Singh in his operations and founded the youth organization Yuva Shakti, which allegedly engaged in criminal activities under his leadership.[10]
Politics[edit | edit source]
Yadav's political journey began with his independent win in the Singheshwar constituency in the 1990 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. He soon garnered the attention of prominent politicians, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. In the 1991 Indian general election, Yadav won the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency with a significant margin, solidifying his influence in the Kosi region.
In 2008, Yadav was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, which disqualified him from fighting future elections.[11]
2009 Lok Sabha election[edit | edit source]
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On 2 April 2009, the Patna High Court rejected Yadav's plea to be allowed to contest the 2009 Indian parliamentary elections because he had been convicted of murder. On 11 April, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Pappu Yadav from the party. His mother Shanti Priya fought elections in his place, she lost to Uday Singh of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2010 Bihar election[edit | edit source]
During 2010 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, Pappu Yadav along with Anil Yadav and Rampravesh Rai were expelled from the RJD for alleged anti-party activity. They were charged with working against the party's official nominee for Fatuha Assembly constituency, Ramanand Yadav.
2014 Lok Sabha election[edit | edit source]
Yadav was acquitted of murder and subsequently fought in the 2014 general elections.
Pappu Yadav defeated JD(U)'S Sharad Yadav and become an MP for the fifth time.[12] His wife, Ranjeet Ranjan was also elected from Supaul from Congress. Pappu Yadav became one of the 'best performing' MPs from Bihar in 2015 for his attendance and participation in debates.[13]
2015 Bihar election[edit | edit source]
On 7 May 2015, the RJD expelled him due to anti-party activities, after which he founded a new party Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik).[14]
Pappu Yadav floated the new party just before the 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.[15][16][17][18][19] He campaigned against the Nitish-Lalu alliance.[20] His party fought on 64 seats as part of Socialist Secular Morcha to form a third front in but failed to win any seats in the 16th Bihar Assembly.[21]
2019 Lok Sabha election[edit | edit source]
Pappu Yadav suffered a defeat in 2019 when he contested from his own party from Madhepura constituency but came third behind Dinesh Chandra Yadav and Sharad Yadav. His wife lost her seat to Dileshwar Kamait after contesting from Congress.[22]
2020 Bihar election[edit | edit source]
In September 2020, prior to the Bihar Assembly elections, Yadav floated a new alliance called People Democratic Alliance which contained parties like Bahujan Mukti Party and Social Democratic Party of India, Indian Union Muslim League along with Azad Samaj Party, the party of Dalit activist and president of Bhim Army, Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan.[23]
2024 Lok Sabha election[edit | edit source]
Pappu Yadav, who contested the Purnia Lok Sabha seat in Bihar as an independent candidate, won the seat by a margin of over 23,000 votes. He defeated JDU candidate Santosh Kushwaha and RJD candidate Bima Bharti.[24][25]
Positions held[edit | edit source]
Pappu Yadav was elected as MP, four times from the Purnia and twice from Madhepura constituency.
| From | To | Position | Constituency | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1991 | MLA (1st term) | Singheshwar | Independent |
| 1991 | 1996 | MP (1st term) in 10th Lok Sabha (by-poll) | Purnia | Independent |
| 1996 | 1998 | MP (2nd term) in 11th Lok Sabha | Purnia | SP |
| 1999 | 2004 | MP (3rd term) in 13th Lok Sabha | Purnia | Independent |
| 2004 | 2009 | MP (4th term) in 14th Lok Sabha (by-poll) | Madhepura | RJD |
| 2014 | 2019 | MP (5th term) in 16th Lok Sabha | Madhepura | RJD |
| 2024 | 2029 | MP (6th term) in 18th Lok Sabha | Purnia | Independent |
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Yadav was allegedly involved in aiding Kim Davy, the prime accused in the Purulia arms drop case, in evading Indian authorities in 1995 during his tenure as an independent MP.[26]
In 2008, Pappu Yadav was convicted by a special court in Ajit Sarkar murder case of 1998 and sentenced to life imprisonment.[11] He was involved in various controversies while in imprisonment, like holding audiences and having unrestricted access to cellphones. He was acquitted in 2013 by the Patna High Court. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an appeal challenging his arrest in the Supreme Court.[27][28]
In his autobiography Drohkaal ka Pathik, released in November 2013, Pappu Yadav has alleged that three MPs of Indian Federal Democratic Party got money from the then finance minister Yashwant Sinha, to join the NDA in 2001. He has also claimed that during the July 2008 trust vote, both the Congress and BJP had offered "Rs 40 crore each" to MPs for their support.[29]
In 2015 he was once again in controversy after being reported to have allegedly threatened to hit a Jet Airways airhostess with slippers.[30]
In June 2020, Pappu Yadav and his supporters defaced advertisements and billboards of Chinese companies on the streets of Patna, after the Galwan clash.[31]
In May 2021, Pappu Yadav was arrested in a 32 year old kidnapping case and for flouting COVID-19 norms. Pappu Yadav has alleged political vendetta as he was raising questions against government expenditures in ambulance management during COVID-19.[32]
As per 2019 election affidavit, Pappu Yadav has 31 pending cases against him.[33] This number shot up to 41 in 2024.
On 12 April 2023, he was convicted under Section 147 and 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) a special MP/MLA court in Patna. On 24 November 2023, he was convicted under IPC Section 414 by the same court. Yadav has filed an appeal for both the cases.[34]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pappu Yadav returns to RJD, gets ticket from Bihar's Madhepura. Ndtv.com (11 March 2014). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ "Ditched by the BJP, Pappu Yadav Goes the Samajwadi Party Way".
- ↑ "Purnea MP Pappu Yadav forms new Jan Adhikar Party with Brajesh Sah as Pradesh Mahasachiv". The Economic Times. 10 June 2015.
- ↑ "Owaisi, Pappu Yadav fail to make impact". The Hindu. 9 November 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pappu Yadav merges Jan Adhikar Party with Congress ahead of elections". 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Pappu Yadav: Potential kingmaker to watch out for in Bihar polls 2020". www.timesnownews.com. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Pappu Yadav: कितने पढ़े-लिखे हैं पप्पू यादव, जानिए उनकी डिग्री से लेकर क्वालिफिकेशन तक, संपत्ति में भी काफी आगे". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ ankur.shukla. "मम्मी-पापा से बिल्कुल अलग है इस लड़के की कहानी, राजनीति नहीं क्रिकेट की दुनिया में करना चाहता है करिश्मा". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ↑ "Sarthak Ranjan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ↑ "The gangs of Purnea: The journey of gangsters from intimidation to elections". Firstpost. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Pappu Yadav gets life term in Ajit Sarkar murder case". India Today. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ↑ "BJP wipes out Nitish's JDU in Bihar, Sharad Yadav humbled". Firstpost. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ↑ "Pappu Yadav, once accused of murder, now among 'best performing' MPs in Lok Sabha". 22 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 March 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ↑ Madhepura MP Pappu Yadav expelled from RJD, may join hands with BJP | Zee News. Zeenews.india.com (7 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Expelled RJD MP Pappu Yadav floats new party – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (17 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Pappu Yadav could win over disgruntled Lalu supporters in Bihar. Hindustantimes.com (11 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Bihar@2025 campaign stunt: Pappu Yadav. The Hindu (11 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Bihar@2025 campaign political stunt, EC should stop it: Pappu Yadav – The Economic Times. Economictimes.indiatimes.com (10 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Pappu Yadav launches new party | Business Line. Thehindubusinessline.com (9 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ Yadavs join hands to fight in unison. Telegraphindia.com (29 June 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ "Samajwadi Party teams up with Pappu Yadav, NCP, 3 others to form third front". The Economic Times. 19 September 2015.
- ↑ "'Supreme Court will be moved against Pappu Yadav's acquittal'". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 May 2013.
- ↑ "Bihar Assembly election 2020: Pappu Yadav forms poll alliance with Chandrasekhar Azad to take on ruling NDA". Zee News. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ↑ PTI. "Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Independent Pappu Yadav wins Purnia in Bihar". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ Roushan, Anurag (4 June 2024). "Purnia Election Results 2024: Pappu Yadav wins against JDU's Santosh Kumar". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ "Delhi okayed and done by Purulia arms drop: Davy". The Times of India. 29 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Purnea misses chalk & cheese - Residents recollect war between Ajit Sarkar & Pappu Yadav". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ↑ "Pappu Yadav acquitted in Ajit Sarkar murder case". The Economic Times. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ↑ Pappu Yadav in memoir: Both Cong, BJP offered MPs Rs 40 crore each. Indian Express (27 November 2013). Retrieved on 2015-07-28.
- ↑ "Bihar Lawmaker Pappu Yadav Allegedly Threatened to Hit Airhostess With Slippers". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ↑ "Bihar: Pappu Yadav blackens billboards with Chinese ads". The Times of India. 18 June 2020.
- ↑ Ex-MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 32-yr-old kidnapping case. Times of India (12 May 2021)| Retrieved on 1 July 2021
- ↑ "Asset and declared cases comparison:Rajesh Ranjan Alias Pappu Yadav". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ↑ "Rajesh Ranjan Alias Pappu Yadav(Independent(IND)):Constituency- PURNIA(BIHAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 19 July 2024.