Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Trial begins against MP Pappu Yadav over Parliament skit
A court in Prayagraj has started hearing a case against MP Pappu Yadav.
The case is about a play-like skit performed in the Parliament complex.
The skit allegedly showed donations for the Ram temple being stolen.
The complaint was filed by lawyer Sushil Kumar Mishra.
Two witnesses supporting the complaint gave statements in court.
More witnesses are expected to speak on September 3.
The court may make a decision after hearing them.
Yadav was directed to appear earlier but reportedly did not attend.
Trial proceedings against independent MP Pappu Yadav began in a Prayagraj court on Tuesday.
The case concerns a symbolic skit in Parliament allegedly portraying the theft of Ram temple donations.
Two witnesses produced by complainant Sushil Kumar Mishra gave statements in court.
The court had directed Yadav to appear on August 11, but his counsel said he failed to do so.
Statements from other witnesses are scheduled for September 3, after which the court may decide the case.
- Who
- Independent MP Pappu Yadav is the accused; lawyer Sushil Kumar Mishra filed the complaint.
- What
- Trial proceedings began over a symbolic Parliament skit allegedly portraying the theft of Ram temple donations.
- When
- Proceedings began on Tuesday; further witness statements are scheduled for September 3. The articles also refer to August 4 and August 11 without specifying a year.
- Where
- A Prayagraj district court and the Parliament complex.
- Why
- The complaint concerns the alleged portrayal of theft of donations for the Ram temple during the skit.
- Accused
- Pappu Yadav, independent MP from Purnia, Bihar
- Court
- Prayagraj district court
- Complainant
- Sushil Kumar Mishra, state co-convener of the BJP legal department
- Proceedings
- Statements of two witnesses were recorded
- Next hearing
- Statements of other witnesses are scheduled for September 3
- Potential next step
- The court may pronounce its decision after the remaining witness statements
- Related event
- A mock enactment was performed in the Parliament complex by Yadav and other opposition MPs