’70-80% of politicians watch…’: Pappu Yadav sparks fresh controversy a day after ‘bedroom’ sexist remarks

New Delhi: A day after sparking controversy over his remarks, independent MP Pappu Yadav on Wednesday sparked fresh controversy when he gave a clarification.Speaking to reporters, Pappu Yadav defended his remarks, claiming that 70 to 80 per cent of politicians watch porn.Responding to a notice issued by the Bihar Women’s Commission over his remarks on the Women’s Reservation Bill, he said: “I have also said in the House that 70-80 per cent of politicians watch porn.”“So, let everyone check it. If I have pornography on my phone, check me too. Who are these people who are sending notifications to me? Who are they with? There are several pictures of the former minister. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones,” he added.Earlier on Tuesday, a Bihar MP said women will never be respected in politics.“In India, women are called goddesses but here they are never respected. The system and society are responsible for this. Who is condoning domestic violence? Who is preying on women, from the US to India, it is the politicians! 90 per cent of women cannot join politics without going to the rooms of male leaders,” he said.“The culture of exploiting women is deeply ingrained. Go to school and your daughters face exploitation; go to college and they are exploited in the name of robbery; go to the office and the exploitation is there too. Leaders behave like vultures towards women,” he added.His comments sparked widespread controversy, with political leaders accusing him of making anti-women remarks.Taking note of the comment, the Bihar Women’s Commission sought clarification from the leader. “In view of the matter, the Bihar Women’s Commission has asked you to explain why you made such offensive remarks. It has also asked why a recommendation should not be made to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to cancel your membership,” the Bihar Women’s Commission said in a statement.“It is alleged that in a video circulating on social media, you made objectionable remarks about women working in politics. In the video, someone said that women enter politics by sleeping with politicians, which hurts women’s self-esteem and social dignity. “Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition for not supporting the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 131, 2026, which seeks to provide reservation to women after delimitation. He called the Congress, DMK, TMC and SP anti-women.