Bihar Politics: Pappu Yadav's Controversial Statement Heats Up Political Tension, Watch Report

Voting for the assembly by-election is to be held in Rupauli on July 10. Regarding this, independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav has made a big announcement on Thursday. In a press conference in Purnia, he said that there should be a candidate of 'India' alliance in Rupauli, but he should be a Congress candidate. Without taking the name of Lalu-Tejaswi, he took a dig at the old Chandal Chaukdi politics in Bihar and a new politics will have to be started. Pappu Yadav's statement has raised the question whether there will be a dispute between Congress and RJD over Rupauli seat? Let us tell you that assembly by-election is to be held in Rupauli. Bima Bharti was JDU MLA from here. After resigning, she contested Lok Sabha election from Purnia on RJD ticket, but lost. Pappu Yadav contested Lok Sabha election from Purnia as an independent and won. He wanted to contest against Congress in Mahagathbandhan. But Congress did not get Purnia seat in Mahagathbandhan, so he contested as an independent and won. After winning, Priyanka Gandhi has met Kharge. He has the blessings of Congress high command.