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Pappu Yadav sparks national outrage for claiming women need to ‘sleep’ for political success

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Pappu Yadav sparks national outrage for claiming women need to ‘sleep’ for political success

NCW calls it highly objectionable, sparking fresh backlash

Independent MP Pappu Yadav’s controversial remarks about women in Indian politics have triggered a nationwide backlash. He claimed most women cannot succeed without spending time in the bedroom with male politicians, prompting strong condemnation from leaders including Priyanka Chaturvedi and NCW Chief, who called the comment highly objectionable and insensitive, escalating the political firestorm.

  • Pappu Yadav faced backlash for comments linking women’s success to bedroom time
  • Priyanka Chaturvedi called the remarks shameless and filthy
  • NCW Chief said the statement is highly objectionable and insensitive
  • The episode has reignited criticism of sexist rhetoric in politics
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