Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, is an Indian politician from Bihar. He serves as a member of Parliament (MP) for the Purnia constituency in Bihar. Pappu Yadav has been elected to the Lok Sabha multiple times, in the years 1991, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2014, and 2024.
Pappu Yadav Rajesh Ranjan Biography
Pappu Yadav was born on 24 December 1967 in Madhepura district of Bihar. He is 56 years old as of 2024. Rajesh Ranjan is his official name, but he has been called Pappu since childhood, a nickname given to him by his grandfather.
He was born to Indian-Hindu parents, his mother’s name is Shanti Priya and his father’s name is Chandra Narayan Prasad Yadav. He is married to Ranjeet Ranjan, who was also a Member of Parliament (MP) from Madhepura.
They have a son named Sarthak Ranjan, who plays T20 cricket for Delhi. He attended Anand Marg School in Anand Palli, Supaul, and later graduated in political science from B. N. Mandal University in Madhepura.

He also earned a diploma in disaster management and human rights from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately INR 12.5 Cr. from all of his income sources.
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Pappu Yadav & Rajesh Ranjan |
Nickname | PappuĀ |
Profession | Indian Politician |
Date of Birth | 24 December 1967 |
Age (as of 2024) | 56 Years Old |
Family |
Father: Mr. Chandra Narayan Prasad Yadav |
Mother: Mrs. Shanti Priya | |
Siblings: N/A | |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife Name | Ranjeet Ranjan |
Children | Son – Sarthak Ranjan Daughter – Prakriti Ranjan |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Anand Marg School at Anand Palli |
College | B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura & IGNOU |
Hobbies | Reading Books, Politics |
Birth Place | Khurda, Bihar, India |
Hometown | Khurda, Bihar, India |
Current City | Bihar, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Net Worth | INR 12.5 Cr. Approximately |
Social Media |
Political Journey Of Pappu Yadav
Pappu Yadav started his political career by winning the Singheshwar constituency as an independent candidate in the 1990 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. His victory caught the eye of well-known politicians, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
In the 1991 Indian general election, Pappu Yadav won the Purnia Lok Sabha seat by a large margin, which helped him establish his influence in the Kosi region of Bihar.
Yadav defeated the BJP candidate, Sharad Yadav, to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for the fifth time. His wife, Ranjeet Ranjan, was also elected from Supaul representing the Congress party.
In 2015, Yadav was recognized as one of the best-performing MPs from Bihar due to his strong attendance and active participation in debates.
Yadav ran as an independent candidate for the Purnia Lok Sabha seat in Bihar and won by more than 23,000 votes. He beat both the JDU candidate, Santosh Kushwaha, and the RJD candidate, Bima Bharti.
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