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Pappu Yadav Falls Ill After Bihar Notice Over Sexist Room Remark Stirring Backlash

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

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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