{
  "id": 51817,
  "title": "Slipper hurled at Pappu Yadav during press conference as MP defends Ram temple donation skit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/slipper-hurled-at-pappu-yadav-during-press-conference-as-mp-defends",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T17:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/slipper-hurled-at-pappu-yadav-during-press-conference-as-mp-defends-ram-temple-donation-skit-11785688535623.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a press conference at his Delhi residence on Sunday, Independent MP Pappu Yadav was assaulted with a slipper by a man who challenged him over a controversial Parliament protest. The incident disrupted the media interaction and led to a brief scuffle between the MP's supporters and the alleged attacker, who has been identified as 34-year-old Sumit from Bulandshahr. Police are examining the claims made by both parties and investigating the motive behind the episode. Yadav defended his protest against allegations of irregularities in donations at the Ram temple, stating that his demonstration was to protect Sanatan Dharma and challenge the theft of donations. Critics, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, Hindu organizations, and religious leaders, have condemned the protest, accusing the MPs of hurting religious sentiments.",
  "summary": "Bihar MP says he will not be intimidated after footwear thrown during media interaction; police question two men as political row deepens",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}