Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Bihar MP Attacked in Delhi, Claims Knife Used
Pappu Yadav, a politician from Bihar, was attacked in Delhi while giving a press conference.
A protester threw a shoe at him and pushed him, and Yadav's supporters said the attackers had knives.
Yadav said this was an attempt to kill him because of his earlier comments about a temple donation.
A man named Sumit from Bulandshahr was identified as the shoe thrower.
Yadav also said a conspiracy and a reward were being planned against him.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav was attacked during a press conference at his Delhi residence on Sunday.
Protesters hurled a shoe and pushed Yadav, with supporters claiming the attackers carried knives.
Yadav alleged an assassination attempt after a prior incident at his children's home.
A man named Sumit from Bulandshahr was identified as the shoe thrower.
Yadav said a conspiracy and a reward were being planned against him.
- Who
- Pappu Yadav, independent MP from Bihar, and unidentified attackers
- What
- Assault during a press conference, alleged assassination attempt, shoe thrown, knives claimed
- When
- Sunday (date unspecified)
- Where
- Delhi, at Yadav's residence
- Why
- Yadav alleges retaliation for his statements on Ram Temple donations and a parliamentary skit
- Incident type
- Assault
- Victim
- Pappu Yadav
- Perpetrators
- Unknown group
- Weapon
- Knife (claimed)
- Location
- Delhi
- Date
- Sunday
- Reported attacker
- Sumit (Bulandshahr)