Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament from Purnia, made critical remarks about Yogi Adityanath on April 26, 2026, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the shifting dynamics of respect within BJP politics.
Yadav criticized Adityanath for not respecting Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former BJP MP. He noted that Singh has been influential since before Adityanath’s rise.
Yadav stated, “योगी जी गोरखपुर के दादा होंगे, नाना होंगे, लेकिन बृज भूषण शरण सिंह जी भी तो अपनी जगह के दादा हैं…” This indicates a challenge to Adityanath’s authority.
He further added, “जब योगी कुछ नहीं थे तब से बृज भूषण शरण सिंह हैं.” This comment underscores the historical ties Singh has with influential figures like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amit Shah.
The current political landscape shows increasing rivalry within the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav’s comments reflect a potential shift in loyalty and respect among party members.
