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Bihar MP Pappu Yadav slams food quality at Hajipur flood relief camp
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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During a surprise visit to a flood‑relief camp in Hajipur, MP Pappu Yadav said victims were being served burnt dal, raw vegetables and undercooked rice, calling the provisions unacceptable.
Bihar Lok Sabha member Pappu Yadav made an unannounced stop at a flood‑relief shelter in Hajipur on Thursday, where he inspected the kitchen and dining arrangements for flood‑affected families. He reported that the meals being distributed consisted of burnt lentils, uncooked vegetables and rice that was not fully boiled, describing the food as substandard and potentially harmful to the victims.
Yadav raised the issue with the camp’s managing officials, demanding immediate corrective action and a review of the supply chain that brings food to the shelter. He urged the state government to ensure that relief kitchens adhere to basic hygiene and cooking standards, especially as the monsoon season continues to keep many families in temporary accommodation.
The incident adds pressure on the Bihar administration, which has been coordinating large‑scale relief operations after severe flooding across several districts. Authorities have not yet responded publicly to Yadav’s allegations, but the MP said he will continue to monitor the situation and report any further lapses.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions; some welcomed the MP’s intervention, hoping it will improve conditions, while others cautioned that logistical challenges often affect the quality of aid during emergencies.
The state’s disaster management team is expected to review the camp’s food procurement procedures in the coming days, aiming to rectify the shortcomings highlighted by the MP.
Yadav raised the issue with the camp’s managing officials, demanding immediate corrective action and a review of the supply chain that brings food to the shelter. He urged the state government to ensure that relief kitchens adhere to basic hygiene and cooking standards, especially as the monsoon season continues to keep many families in temporary accommodation.
The incident adds pressure on the Bihar administration, which has been coordinating large‑scale relief operations after severe flooding across several districts. Authorities have not yet responded publicly to Yadav’s allegations, but the MP said he will continue to monitor the situation and report any further lapses.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions; some welcomed the MP’s intervention, hoping it will improve conditions, while others cautioned that logistical challenges often affect the quality of aid during emergencies.
The state’s disaster management team is expected to review the camp’s food procurement procedures in the coming days, aiming to rectify the shortcomings highlighted by the MP.