Prayagraj court summons Pappu Yadav over alleged Parliament protest mockery
Independent MP from Bihar's Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, has been asked by a Prayagraj court to appear on August 11 after a complaint accused him of mocking Hindu beliefs during a Parliament protest.
The complaint, filed by Allahabad High Court advocate and BJP legal cell's Uttar Pradesh co-convenor Sushil Kumar Mishra, claims Yadav's July 31 skit insulted Sanatan Dharma and hurt religious sentiments.
The court says there's enough ground for the case to move forward under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Yadav acted as priest keeping donations
During an Opposition protest at Parliament, Yadav dressed as a Hindu sadhu and held up an idol or photo of Lord Ram.
He acted out a priest taking donations from devotees but keeping the money instead of depositing it.
Mishra argues this performance was disrespectful and offensive to Hindu practices.