New Delhi: Independent MP from Purnia, Bihar Pappu YadavThe State Women’s Commission and the BJP have reacted sharply to her comment on men’s “predatory” gaze on women, especially in politics. Yadav was speaking on the 131st Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which failed to be passed in the Lok Sabha and since then, is being used by the ruling party to accuse the opposition of being “anti-women”. He said, “If the issue of dignity of women is raised in the Lok Sabha, it is a matter of joke. In India, women are called goddesses, but here they will never be respected. The system and society are responsible for this.”She said, “Who is responsible for domestic violence? From America to India, who is looking at women with violent intentions? Politicians. Without access to a politician’s bedroom, 90% of women cannot even enter politics. The culture of exploiting women has taken root.”BJP has called Pappu Yadav’s statement ‘shocking’ and demanded an apology from him. BJP leader Shahzad Poonawala said, “Shocking statement! When the country was pushing for women power, see what Congress-backed MPs are saying! MP Pappu Yadav’s controversial statement on women has come to light. He said that 90% of women cannot do politics without going to the leader’s room. This is their mentality.”Taking note of the comment, Bihar State Women Commission sought clarification from the leader. “Taking suo motu cognizance of this matter, the Bihar State Commission for Women seeks clarification from you as to why you made such an objectionable statement. It is also asked as to why a recommendation should not be made to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for cancellation of your membership,” it said in a statement.“It has been said that in a video circulated on social media, you have given objectionable statements about women working in the political field. In the video you are heard saying that women who enter politics do so by sharing a bed with a politician, which hurts the self-respect and social dignity of women.This comes as PM Narendra Modi criticized the opposition for not supporting the 131st Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to extend reservation for women after delimitation. He described Congress, DMK, TMC and SP as anti-women.