Speaking to the media, he said, "No one's sister or daughter is safe. The Home Minister gives long speeches. You've got a good position, use it. Eliminate all the criminals."
Union Minister Chirag Paswan described the arrest of Purnea MP Pappu Yadav as "part of the process," emphasising that no member of parliament can be arrested without reason and that such actions are based on certain facts.
"Who was arrested? MP Pappu Yadav was arrested. Well, if he was arrested, the police must have done it, right? If someone is arrested in a police case, how can anyone comment without knowing the details? That is not right. It must be a police case," Rijiju said to the reporters.
"His arrest took place in front of everyone yesterday. At that time, he voluntarily said, 'Take me with you'. Yet, it is now being alleged that he obstructed the police in their duties. It is clear to everyone that he cooperated with the police. Despite this, a new FIR has been registered
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Purnia MP Pappu Yadav was arrested for demanding justice in the death case of a NEET aspirant in a hostel in Patna.
The arrest followed high drama at his Patna residence, where police arrived to take him into custody. Speaking to reporters, Yadav said he was unwell and expressed fear about his safety.
Patna SP City Bhanu Pratap Singh said the case was registered under the old Indian Penal Code, which has since been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case involves Sections 419, 420, 468, 448, 506 and 120B and is linked to the Gardanibagh police station.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav said he respects the people's verdict in Bihar but raised concerns over employment and asked whether the results truly reflect the public mandate. He also said Nitish Kumar's views do not align with the BJP.
Yadav said that the BJP has made several efforts to form a Nitish Kumar-led NDA government; however, he expressed confidence that women would vote for the Mahagathbandhan.