Pappu Yadav's party merges with Congress, liklely to contest Lok Sabha elections from Purnia

Jan Adhikar Party leader Pappu Yadav has officially merged his party with the Congress, a development announced during a press conference held in Delhi. The union has been hailed as a historic moment by the Congress party. Pappu Yadav is now positioned to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Purnia on a Congress ticket. Notably, his wife, Ranjit Ranjan, currently represents in the Rajya Sabha from Chhattisgarh. 

The merger was organized by Mohan Prakash, Congress's Bihar in-charge, who expressed confidence that Yadav's inclusion would increase the party's strength in the state. Pappu Yadav, accompanied by his son Sarthak Yadav, spoke at the event, emphasizing alignment in ideologies and shared values as the driving force behind the merger.

#WATCH | Delhi: Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav merges his party with Congress.

He says, "... Since my childhood, I've seen Mohan Prakash Ji struggle and I've received his blessings all my life. He used to be a strong voice back then and now he is an ideology for me. We… pic.twitter.com/MOituy6m74

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2024

After Murger, Pappu Yadav highlighted the need for a unified front against the BJP in Bihar. He emphasized a long-standing commitment to justice, service, and secular politics, which aligns with the Congress ideology. He highlighted the historic contributions of leaders like Kharge and the legacy of secularism, aiming to uphold Bihar's identity amidst political shifts.

आज से आजीवन कांग्रेस के साथ
देश के भविष्य राहुल गांधी जी को
प्रधानमंत्री बनाना लक्ष्य!

युवा, किसान, महिला, वंचित
समाज को न्याय दिलाना संकल्प!

— Pappu Yadav (@pappuyadavjapl) March 20, 2024

Pappu meets Lalu in Patna

Prior to the merger announcement, Pappu Yadav met with RJD stalwarts Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav at Rabri's residence, fueling speculation about impending collaborations. Yadav took to social media to share insights from the meeting, outlining strategies to counter the BJP's influence in Bihar's political landscape, particularly in regions like Seemanchal, Kosi, and Mithilanchal.

#WATCH | Patna | Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav arrived at the residence of former Bihar CM Rabri Devi to meet RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and party leader Tejashwi Yadav, late last night. pic.twitter.com/Ptx5owSWZU

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2024

He emphasized the need to thwart BJP's advances in Purnia and Seemanchal, Pappu Yadav emphasized a strategic partnership with Tejashwi Yadav's RJD and hinted at potential electoral alliances in forthcoming elections.

Pappu Yadav's decision to merge with Congress comes on the heels of his earlier indication during the Pranam Purnia rally, where he expressed willingness to unite with Congress if offered the Purnia Lok Sabha seat. With Congress reportedly considering his candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections, Pappu Yadav's political trajectory seems poised for an intriguing turn, which might turn Bihar's political standings.