Lok Sabha (Lower House)In officeIndian National CongressBihar · Purnia constituencyMember of the Lok Sabha
Pappu Yadav
Profile
Pappu Yadav, born Rajesh Ranjan, is an Indian politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament for the Purnia constituency in Bihar. First elected to the Lok Sabha in 1991, he has maintained a long and often independent political career, having been elected to the lower house six times across various party affiliations. Throughout his career, he has faced numerous legal challenges and controversies, including past convictions and multiple pending criminal cases. Despite these hurdles, he remains a significant political figure in the Kosi region of Bihar, known for his populist approach and frequent shifts in political alignment.
Details
- Born
- 1967-12-24 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Khurda Karveli, Bihar, India
- Education
- B. N. Mandal University (Political Science); IGNOU (Diploma in Disaster Management and Human Rights)
- Career
- Founder of the youth organization Yuva Shakti
