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Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav)

Independent (IND) · Purnia, Bihar

41 criminal cases
Age
56
Terms served
6
Declared assets
₹12.00 Cr
Education
Graduate

Background

Pappu Yadav is a prominent political figure in Bihar, having represented multiple constituencies over six terms in the Lok Sabha. He won the 2024 elections from Purnia as an Independent candidate after a long career spanning various political parties including RJD and LJP.

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 3 in progress · 1 unverified
AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

  • Campaigned for the construction of a commercial airport in Purnia.

    Infrastructure · Source: Jagran

    In Progress

  • Standing as a 'candidate of the people' in Purnia, ending caste and religion-based politics

    General · Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAPPU_YADAV_RALLY

    Pappu Yadav won from Purnia as Independent and has been active in Parliament raising local issues. He has participated in debates on Bihar development and flood relief.

    In Progress

  • Maintaining allegiance to the Congress party and its principles despite running as an Independent

    General · Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/story/pappu-yadav-independent-candidate-purnea-lok-sabha-seat-bihar-congress-2523293-2024-04-04

    Pappu Yadav won as Independent and subsequently announced support for Congress; no formal merger or party activity is confirmed as of 2025.

    Unverified

  • Prioritizing local development and resolving issues related to the Kosi region over party mandates

    General · Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/pappu-yadav-purnia-rjd-congress-9252033/

    The MP has raised Kosi region flood relief and development issues in Parliament; specific MPLAD-funded local projects are ongoing.

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • Extensive Criminal Record

    He has faced numerous criminal charges over his career, including allegations related to murder and kidnapping, with 41 cases declared in his 2024 affidavit.

    Status: under-trial · Source: The Hindu

    high severity

  • Sexist Remarks on Women in Politics

    In April 2026, he faced severe backlash for making sexist comments alleging women in politics compromise their dignity, for which he later apologized.

    Status: alleged · Source: ETV Bharat

    medium severity

Sources

  • https://myneta.info/
  • Wikipedia
  • The Hindu
  • ETV Bharat
  • Jagran