Why Nishikant Dubey Lashed Out at Pappu Yadav During Debate on Bangladeshi Voters in Lok Sabha

A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during a discussion on Electoral Reforms, when BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sharply reprimanded Purnia MP Pappu Yadav. The confrontation began after Dubey raised concerns over alleged attempts by Bangladeshi migrants to influence elections in Bihar.

Dubey Questions 70-Year-Old’s Sudden Attempt to Become a Voter

Narrating an incident from his tenure as in-charge of Bihar’s Pranpur constituency, Dubey said that a 70-year-old man named Tajimul approached officials to get his name added to the voters’ list. The Election Commission objected to the sudden application, prompting Dubey to question the legitimacy of such claims.

“If he wasn’t a voter in 2020, 2015, 2010, or even 2005, then who is influencing elections in Bihar? Should our elections be decided by Bangladeshi voters?” Dubey asked forcefully in Parliament.

You Sit Down!’ — Dubey Snaps at Pappu Yadav

While Dubey was mentioning Tajimul’s case, Pappu Yadav attempted to intervene. This instantly triggered the BJP MP’s anger. Raising his voice, Dubey said:

“You sit down! You sit down, please. I am stating the name—Tajimul, 70 years old, who now wants to become a voter during SIR.”

The tense moment briefly disrupted the proceedings as both MPs engaged in a verbal clash.

Congress Accused of Distorting History

Continuing his address, Dubey targeted the Congress party, accusing it of “twisting historical facts.” Referring to the 1988 electoral reform introduced by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, he pointed out that the move to reduce the voting age from 21 to 18 had been recommended in a 1972 report.

“It took Congress 16 years to implement this recommendation. If anyone wants to learn how to distort history, they should learn it from Congress,” Dubey remarked.

We Do Politics for the Nation, Not for Votes

In the concluding part of his speech, Dubey shared statistics from previous Bihar elections where several NDA candidates won by extremely narrow margins. He claimed the alliance was prepared for electoral setbacks but would not compromise on principles.

“We may lose elections,” Dubey said, “but we do not do politics for votes—we do politics for the nation.”