Pappu Yadav's Jan Adhikar Party merges with Congress before LS polls

Bihar leader Pappu Yadav officially merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress on Wednesday. The decision follows intense speculations after Pappu Yadav's meeting with RJD president Lalu Prasad. 

Established in 2015 just before the Bihar Assembly elections, the Jan Adhikar Party was formed with a firm stance against the alliance of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav.  Established in 2015 just before the Bihar Assembly elections, the Jan Adhikar Party was formed with a firm stance against the alliance of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav. 

Heaping praises on Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav said there is no alternative other than Rahul Gandhi now.  “Together with Lalu ji and the Congress, we will win 2024 and 2025,” Pappu Yadav said. 

Pappu Yadav's political journey includes stints with the RJD, Samajwadi Party, and the Lok Janshakti Party before founding the Jan Adhikar Party. His expulsion from the RJD due to alleged anti-party activities led to the formation of his political outfit.

Addressing speculations of discord, Pappu Yadav clarified, "Lalu Yadav and I don't have political relations, it is completely an emotional tie." He further added, "Our effort is to stop the BJP in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal at any cost."