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Slipper hurled at Pappu Yadav during Delhi presser
The Hindu··3 Aug
Two men intruded into Independent MP Pappu Yadav's Delhi residence on August 2 and one hurled a slipper during his press conference. Yadav was defending a skit on the Ram Temple donation theft staged in Parliament on July 31. Police detained Sumit from Bulandshahr; Yadav's supporters alleged one assailant carried a knife during the incident.
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What It Means For You
- Delhi residents following parliamentary politics can see rising tensions around the Ram Temple donation theft skit played out in the capital.
- Anyone concerned about lawmakers' security should note Opposition leaders criticised Delhi Police after an attack at an MP's home.
- Voters tracking the donation theft issue can follow how Pappu Yadav defended his Parliament skit while facing a physical assault.
What's Happening
- Two men intruded into Independent MP Pappu Yadav's Delhi residence on August 2 and one hurled a slipper during his press conference.
- Yadav was defending a skit on the Ram Temple donation theft staged in Parliament on July 31.
- Police detained Sumit from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr; Yadav's supporters alleged one assailant carried a knife.
Attack At MP's Residence Press Conference
- Varanasi police registered an FIR against Yadav, Rahul Gandhi and Awadhesh Prasad over the skit alleging insult to Sanatan Dharma.
- Opposition leaders including Pawan Khera said Delhi Police deploy heavily against student protests but failed to protect a sitting MP.
- The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. while Yadav addressed journalists about missing gold and silver from temple donations.
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