Patna, October 11 (Daily Kiran) : Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, held a press conference at his residence in Patna on October 11, 2026. He criticized the recent detentions of protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and the central government’s policies aimed at suppressing democratic rights. Yadav emphasized that stifling the voices of young people cannot strengthen democracy.
During the conference, he labeled the mass arrests of youth at the protests as an assault on democratic rights. “Peaceful protest is a constitutional right of citizens,” he stated. Yadav urged the government to listen to the concerns of young people and opposition leaders rather than attempting to silence them through police force and restrictions.
He also raised concerns about security measures in Delhi, claiming that not only protesters but also women and media personnel faced repercussions. Criticizing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Yadav referred to alleged irregularities in the voter list and the accusations of “vote theft” raised by the opposition. He stressed that maintaining public trust in the electoral process is essential for democracy.
Yadav insisted that any questions regarding the addition or removal of names from the voter list should be investigated impartially. He supported calls for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The MP pointed out that the youth of the nation are grappling with issues like unemployment, paper leaks, and limited job opportunities.
He mentioned the “Students’ Voice” event held in Chennai, highlighting the anxiety among youth about their future. “Young people cannot be satisfied with mere political slogans,” he remarked, stressing that the government must address employment and examination system concerns. Yadav also backed Congress and Rahul Gandhi’s focus on the alleged “vote theft” issue.
He called for opposition unity to defend the Constitution, hold democratic institutions accountable, and protect the rights of young people. Furthermore, he questioned the central government’s economic and foreign policies, citing rising debt, inflation, unemployment, border disputes with China, and relations with the United States. Yadav demanded a clear stance on national interests from the government.
He concluded by stating that serious debate on the real issues facing the country is necessary. Drawing parallels to the 1942 freedom movement, he noted that the current struggle is tied to the defense of democratic rights and the Constitution.
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