Pappu Yadav's Arrest Sparks Political Firestorm in Bihar; UP Leader Warns of 'Last Nail'

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News18•08-02-2026, 15:59
Pappu Yadav's Arrest Sparks Political Firestorm in Bihar; UP Leader Warns of 'Last Nail'
- •Purnia's independent MP Pappu Yadav was arrested in a 31-year-old case, leading to widespread political reactions.
- •Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi condemned the arrest, while BJP leaders cited it as a court order.
- •UP Congress President Ajay Rai stated that Pappu Yadav's immediate release is crucial, warning it could be the 'last nail in the coffin' for the Bihar government.
- •Pappu Yadav was sent to judicial custody but later admitted to PMCH due to deteriorating health; his bail plea is set for Monday.
- •Pappu Yadav has a long history of incarceration, having spent approximately 17 years in jail, including a life sentence in the Ajit Sarkar murder case from which he was later acquitted.
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