After an independent candidate won the Rupauli assembly bye-election, independent MP Pappu Yadav on Saturday said that even the hardcore supporters of the BJP did not vote for the JD-U candidate in this constituency.
Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the NEET-UG exam row, independent MP from Bihar's Purnia Lok Sabha seat Pappu Yadav on Tuesday, asked why no re-examination is being conducted after cancelling the exams.
Independent MP from Bihar's Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Tuesday wore a t-shirt with the words 'Re-NEET' on it as he took oath as a member to the 18th Lok Sabha and demanded the conduction of the medical entrance exam again and special status for the state of Bihar.
After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was elected as Leader of the Opposition, Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday said that Rahul Gandhi is an "internationally recognised" leader.
Backing the statement of JD (U) spokesperson KC Tyagi over the Agniveer scheme, independent MP from Purnia Lok Sabha seat Pappu Yadav said that the scheme should be abolished and there is a need to review the scheme.
Pappu Yadav, the independent candidate who emerged victorious from Bihar's Purnia Lok Sabha seat, said on Saturday that while his ideology resonates with that of the Congress, he will be open to seeking help from PM-designate Narendra Modi for the development of the constituency.
Independent candidate from Bihar's Purnea, Pappu Yadav urged all workers to come to the counting centres ready with "kafan" prepared to sacrifice their lives while saving democracy on the day of the counting of votes on Tuesday.
"We never saw a Prime Minister like him in our life and neither did we see a roadshow like this. He has come to my shop three times and had tea. If I am made a proposer for his nomination, I am ready for it. I have even got an orange kurta-pyjama ready for it. Even if I'm not made a proposer
Alleging threat to his life, Purnia Lok Sabha Independent candidate Pappu Yadav voiced concerns over alleged political harassment and conspiracies aimed towards him by the opposition parties in the region.
When asked about Rahul Gandhi's potential candidacy for the Prime Minister's position, Sarma responded, "Rahul Gandhi is the best candidate for Pappu."