'Third-Rate MP': Congress Leader Shama Mohamed Slams Pappu Yadav Over Controversial 'Bedroom Politics' Remark; Demands Apology
· Free Press Journal

Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Tuesday demanded an apology from Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, for his remarks that “90% of women cannot do politics without entering the bedroom of politicians.” She also said that a third-rate MP like him should never receive support from the Congress party, adding that there are many leaders far better than him in the organisation.
Yadav, a Congress-supported Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia, has been strongly criticised by the party for his insensitive remarks on women. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
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This third-rate MP should never get support from the Congress party. There are many of us who have worked hard to reach where we are.@pappuyadavjapl must apologise immediately for these disgraceful and derogatory remarks against women. Disgusting filth from a sitting MP pic.twitter.com/Mk7aMYvhmF
— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) April 21, 2026
Shama Mohamed’s sharp attack comes after Pappu Yadav sparked a major controversy on Tuesday by criticising politicians’ attitudes towards women, saying that “90% of women cannot do politics without entering the bedroom of politicians.” He made the remark while commenting on the issue of women’s reservation in Parliament.
#WATCH | Delhi | On Independent MP Pappu Yadav's statement, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel says, "It was deeply shocking... It was very shameful and very derogatory... Instead of coming together to support us women, to speak like this, to speak ill of women is very shocking." pic.twitter.com/UJg68Kjes7
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2026
Independent MP Pappu Yadav's Remarks
“Who is responsible for domestic violence? Who is looking at women with predatory intent, from America to India? Politicians. Without gaining access to a politician’s bedroom, 90% of women cannot even enter politics. A culture of exploiting women has taken root,” he said.
“If the issue of women’s dignity is raised in the Lok Sabha, it is a matter of mockery. In India, women are called goddesses, but they will never be respected here. The system and society are responsible for this,” he added.
#WATCH | Purnea, Bihar: Independent MP Pappu Yadav says, "...In India, women are called goddesses, but they will never be respected here. System and society are responsible for this...90% of women cannot do politics without entering the room of politicians..."
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2026
(20.04.2026) pic.twitter.com/WyHY4ZitUJ
His disparaging remarks have drawn criticism from leaders across political parties. The statement made by the Congress-supported Independent MP has sparked sharp criticism from BJP leaders, including Shehzad Poonawala and Tuhin Sinha.
BIG! MP Pappu Yadav’s health reportedly worsens soon after receiving a Women’s Commission notice over remarks on women leaders
— Megh Updates ™ (@MeghUpdates) April 21, 2026
Notably, a similar situation occurred during his February arrest, when he was hospitalised.pic.twitter.com/PwMc0cLbKz
Shehzad Poonawala Reacts To Pappu Yadav's Remarks
“Shocker statement! When the nation was pushing for Nari Shakti, see what Cong-supported MP is saying!” Poonawala said in a post on X.
Shocker statement! When nation was pushing for Nari Shakti see what Cong supported MP is saying!
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Chowkidar as per INC ecosystem) (@Shehzad_Ind) April 21, 2026
Controversial statement by MP Pappu Yadav on women surfaces. He said that 90% of women cannot do politics without going into a leader's room.
This is their mindset pic.twitter.com/MB74kDUmYI
Tuhin Sinha Calls Yadav's Remarks Despicable
Sinha, in his post, called Yadav’s remarks despicable and outrageous.
“Pappu Yadav is abusing self-made women politicians. Will Priyanka Gandhi sack this obnoxious misogynist, or does she endorse his views? Disgusting people,” he said.
'Women start careers in men's bedrooms... 90% female Netas start this way.'
— Tuhin A. Sinha तुहिन सिन्हा (@tuhins) April 21, 2026
Despicable,outrageous comments by Pappu Yadav,abusing self made women politicians. Will @priyankagandhi sack this obnoxious misogynist or does she endorse his views?Disgusting ppl pic.twitter.com/7PDBhp5Nrv
Bihar Women's Commission Issues Notice To Yadav
Meanwhile, the Bihar Women’s Commission has issued a notice to Yadav, directing him to respond within three days explaining why a recommendation should not be sent to the Lok Sabha Speaker for his disqualification.
“We have taken suo motu cognisance of the objectionable remarks made by the Purnea MP. Further action may be taken upon receipt of a reply from him,” Commission Chairperson Apsara said.
The Bihar State Women’s Commission has issued a notice to Purnia MP Pappu Yadav over a viral video alleging he made objectionable remarks against women. The Commission called it a violation of women’s dignity and warned of further action if the response is unsatisfactory pic.twitter.com/yiwvXZOtdE
— IANS (@ians_india) April 21, 2026
However, Yadav, who was in Malda campaigning for a Congress candidate in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, expressed strong displeasure after learning about the notice.
He said, “The Women’s Commission is throwing stones while living in a glass house. Where was the Commission when I was agitating over the death, after suspected sexual assault, of a NEET aspirant in Patna?” The MP maintained that he had not made any obscene remarks about women.
“I had simply highlighted the fact that many women end up being exploited by those whom they consider their mentors. This holds true for politicians as well as religious leaders, many of whom are named in rape cases,” Yadav said.
He also claimed that he possesses photographs of members of the Women’s Commission allegedly in compromising situations with political leaders.
Yadav further said, “The notice is an instance of pot calling the kettle black. Let the Women’s Commission first act against politicians of loose morals, many of whom are even known for watching porn in public.”
(With Inputs From PTI)