‘Remarks unacceptable, will not be forgiven’: Bihar women panel chief on Pappu Yadav’s objectionable remark
Patna: Bihar State Women’s Commission Chairperson Apsara Mishra lashed out at Purnea and Independent Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav for his alleged inappropriate remarks against women. Terming such remarks as “unacceptable”, Mishra said on Tuesday that Pappu Yadav won’t be forgiven.
Her reaction comes amid a controversy following a video that went viral on social media, purportedly showing the Purnea MP making derogatory remarks against women.
The Bihar Women’s Commission has issued a notice to the Pappu Yadav in this regard.
Speaking to IANS, Apsara Mishra accused Pappu Yadav of using “highly inappropriate and disrespectful words” against women.
She said, “Today, women are actively participating in politics. In Bihar, there is women’s representation at the Panchayati Raj level, where they have received 50 per cent reservation, with possibilities of further increase.”
“Considering these opportunities, women will continue to progress. In such a situation, the indecent remarks made by Pappu Yadav are unacceptable and will not be forgiven,” she added.
Mishra emphasised that the Women’s Commission has given the Purnea MP three days to present his reply on the matter.
“If he is unable to do so, we will write to the Lok Sabha Speaker (Om Birla). We will also send a delegation to meet the Speaker which will appeal for his termination,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Purnea MP has issued a strong response to the notice served by the State Commission for Women, asserting that his statement had been misrepresented and taken out of context.
Clarifying his position, Pappu Yadav said that his remarks were not directed against women but were intended to highlight the alleged exploitation faced by them in politics.
He noted that he has consistently raised his voice against crimes targeting women and questioned the Commission’s role in addressing such issues.
He said that he had raised the matter in the House as well, citing government data, media reports, and references to statements made by leaders such as Subramanian Swamy and Madhu Kishwar.
According to him, the issue of the exploitation of women in politics has been discussed on several platforms, but his remarks were selectively presented to create controversy.