Former Bihar Member of Parliament Rajesh Ranjan, famously known as Pappu Yadav, has made a heartfelt plea to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad regarding the Purnea seat, urging him to consider allotting it to the Congress party. Speaking out on Monday, Pappu Yadav stressed the importance of adhering to the coalition agreement and honoring the RJD's status as the senior partner in Bihar's grand alliance.
Expressing his firm stance, Pappu Yadav declared his intention to contest solely from Purnea despite opposition from certain factions within the INDIA bloc. Rejecting the notion of switching constituencies like Madhepura, Supaul, Khagaria, or Araria, he emphasized his deep-rooted connection with Purnea and the Seemanchal region, asserting his unwavering commitment to his home turf.
Addressing Lalu Prasad Yadav directly, Pappu Yadav underscored his familial ties and appealed for a reconsideration of the decision, asserting his resolve not to be displaced from his native constituency. Emphasizing his strength and resilience, he urged against any perception of weakness.
In a gesture of flexibility, Pappu Yadav announced the rescheduling of his nomination program from April 2 to April 4 to accommodate the participation of his supporters and well-wishers.
Pappu Yadav, who recently merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress, had harbored hopes of contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Purnea. However, during the seat allocation within the INDIA bloc, the Purnea seat was assigned to the RJD, with Bima Bharti nominated as its candidate. As a result, Pappu Yadav is now considering filing his nomination as an independent candidate.
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