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Pappu Yadav Falls Ill After Bihar Notice Over Sexist Room Remark Stirring Backlash
India
Published on 24 April 2026

A show cause notice came first
Independent MP Pappu Yadav reportedly fell ill on Tuesday soon after the Bihar State Women’s Commission issued him a show cause notice. The notice followed his sexist claim that 90% of women can’t do politics without entering a male politician’s room. Supporters and critics alike are reacting sharply to the timing, with fresh attention on his earlier comments.
- Pappu Yadav fell ill shortly after receiving a show cause notice
- Bihar Women’s Commission flagged his sexist “room” remark
- He claimed 90% of women can’t do politics without male access
- The incident recalls a similar controversy earlier this year
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