'Attack On Bihar, Biharis, Poor And On Poverty, Are Biggest Issues': MP Pappu Yadav Ahead Of Monsoon Session

New Delhi: Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, on Monday criticised the Centre, alleging that constitutional and democratic rights are being eroded and warning that the House will not function unless critical concerns raised by the opposition are addressed.

Speaking to ANI, Yadav said, "Constitutional and democratic rights are being taken away. SIR is also a big issue that needs to be raised. The entire opposition and our leader, Rahul Gandhi, have discussed some issues that need to be raised and seek answers from the government."

He further said that the government must be held accountable for "the attack on Bihar and the Biharis, the attacks on the poor and on poverty," which he termed the "biggest issues."

"The attack on Bihar and the Biharis, the attacks on the poor and on poverty, are the biggest issues. The house will not function till the time the government takes these issues back," Yadav added.

The remarks came ahead of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, which begins on Monday and will run till August 21. The government is expected to table a packed legislative agenda, with multiple bills listed for discussion and passage.

Some of the key bills include -- Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025. Also on the agenda are the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax Bill, 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will brief the media before the start of the Monsoon Session on Monday, according to an official statement.

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