EP-328 | Pappu Yadav on Prashant Kishor, Modi, Rahul, Jinnah, Lalu, Bihar Politics & Language Row

21/07/2025 1h 48min Episodio 328

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Episode Synopsis

Pappu Yadav is an independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia. He has been elected to the Lok Sabha six times and has been active in politics since the 1990s. He spent 12 years in jail in the Ajit Sarkar murder case, but was later acquitted. In 2015, he launched his party, the Jan Adhikar Party, which was merged into the Congress in 2024. He is known for his ‘Robinhood’ image, often seen helping the underprivileged and giving financial aid to those in need.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pappu Yadav discusses his deep affection for the Congress party and explains why the party refuses to acknowledge his long-standing support. He defends the 'bahubali' tag often attached to him, claiming that many of the cases against him were politically motivated.He also shares his views on Pakistan’s founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the issue of infiltration in Bihar, and his opinion on Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor.00:00 – Introduction01:04 – Pappu Yadav joining Jan Suraaj?03:28 – Manmohan Singh's Tenure in UPA 207:31 – Family Background15:44 – Manmohan Singh and Indo-US Nuclear Deal19:26 – Congress and Jagjivan Ram24:40 – Cases Against Pappu Yadav30:47 – Doctors vs Pappu Yadav32:44 – Higher Education in Bihar36:22 – Remarks on Jinnah39:55 – 'Robinhood of Bihar'43:38 – Muslim-Yadav Equation in Bihar48:18 – 'Jungle Raj' Debate55:56 – Impact of Op Sindoor on 2025 Bihar Polls1:03:48 – Rising Crime Rate in Bihar1:12:38 – Congress Leadership in Bihar1:26:17 – AIMIM & Mahagathbandhan Talk1:28:17 – Denied Entry to Rahul's Van Row1:33:07 – Purulia Arms Drop Case1:35:41 – Snap Reaction Segment

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