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Independent MP from Purnia Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, known for his domineering style, public service and huge stature in Bihar politics, has once again attracted the attention of social media. However, this time the discussion is not about any political protest, confrontation with the administration or getting into the flood waters to distribute relief, but about his surprising physical change i.e. weight loss. When Pappu Yadav came to Patna to present his views in front of media persons and cameras of news agency ANI regarding the case related to CJP activist Nishu Azad, before listening to his statement, everyone’s eyes were fixed on his slim and completely changed body.
For years, the public was used to seeing Pappu Yadav, who weighed 130 to 150 kg, had a heavy body and a full face, instead of that frame, a very slim, fit and light-hearted MP was seen. His physique in kurta-pajama seemed so changed that many people who saw him at first sight could not even recognize him. Within a few minutes, this video clip spread like wildfire on different social media platforms. Within no time, only one question started floating from the political circles of Bihar to the national social media trends that where half the weight of the powerful MP from Purnia had gone missing.
As soon as the video appeared on social media platforms X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, users started giving funny, flirtatious and surprising reactions to it. While sharing the video, a user wrote in a tantalizing and cheeky manner, “Brother, where has the rest of Pappu Yadav gone? At first glance, I thought there was a dummy standing there!”. Another user even termed the video as fake and commented, “Brother, stop spreading fake news, where did Pappu Yadav come from in this frame? He looks like a different person.”
Social media was not only full of jokes, but a large number of people also openly praised her new look and fitness. Many users wrote that amidst the chaos of age and politics, if Pappu Yadav has lost weight to improve his health, then it is indeed a commendable and inspiring step. People said that the new look suits him very well and he looks more youthful and energetic than ever before. Many meme pages have created trending ‘before and after’ posts by sharing side-by-side pictures of her old and new look, which are getting millions of views and shares.
Amidst this magical and sudden transformation of Pappu Yadav, another name started trending rapidly on social media – ‘Ozempic’. Dozens of users on X started speculating whether the MP’s weight gain was the result of some rigorous workout or dieting, or whether he had taken the help of Ozempic, a weight loss drug popular among Hollywood and Silicon Valley billionaires. One user asked a direct question and wrote, “Is Pappu Yadav also on Ozpeak? It was really impossible to recognize at first.” Another user asked, “Which diet is this going on brother or is it just the miracle of Ozempic?”.
It is noteworthy that Ozempic is a Semaglutide based drug originally made for type-2 diabetes patients, which works to suppress appetite in the body and keeps the stomach full for a long time. In recent years, reports of Elon Musk, Hollywood stars and many Indian celebrities using this drug off-label for weight loss have established it as a ‘miracle weight-loss drug’ across the world. Due to this global hype, as soon as a famous celebrity’s weight falls rapidly, the internet public immediately starts connecting it with Ozempic. However, in Pappu Yadav’s case there is no medical or official basis for these claims; This is entirely part of netizens’ personal speculation and digital gossip.
Pappu Yadav’s physical appearance has always been his special identity. In the politics of Bihar, he has been recognized as a ‘mass leader’ who used to reach among the crowd with his heavy voice, strong physique and huge body. During the massive deluge in Patna in 2019, when the city was drowning, despite his heavy body, Pappu Yadav was seen wading in chest-deep water on JCBs and boats and distributing milk, water and ration to the people. Even at that time, there were a lot of discussions about his heavy weight and energy.
However, due to excessive weight, he had to face serious health problems many times. Over the years, he was admitted to the hospitals of AIIMS Delhi and Patna several times due to blood pressure, sleep apnea, knee pain and spine related problems. Even during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when he contested as an independent candidate from Purnia, his health deteriorated due to excessive campaigning and heat. Health experts believe that doctors often give strict medical instructions to overweight patients to control their weight to keep their heart and joints safe. In such a situation, it is possible that considering his chronic diseases and health risks, he has taken a serious decision to lose weight on medical advice.
Amidst all the ongoing discussions and speculations on social media, the biggest fact is that MP Pappu Yadav himself or his medical team has not confirmed any specific reason for the weight loss or the use of medicine. Such a big change in any person’s body can occur due to many scientific and medical reasons:
The first reason could be drastic changes in lifestyle and eating habits. When a person abandons the traditional Bihari food that is high in calories, sweets and carbohydrates and adopts a strict low-carb, keto or intermittent fasting diet, the body starts burning a huge amount of fat within a few months.
Another possible reason could be bariatric surgery or gastric bypass. Many senior politicians in India have resorted to this surgical procedure to control their obesity and severe diabetes, after which the size of the stomach becomes smaller and the weight automatically reduces by 30 to 50 kg in a few months.
The third reason could also be his excessive political stress in recent times, frequent travels and hectic daily schedule. Unless the MPs themselves uncover this mystery, Ozempic’s claims on social media will remain just an entertaining rumor.
Election and political activities are always heated in Bihar, but this new look of Pappu Yadav has given a new and light twist to the political debates. In the political corridors and tea shops of Patna, people are talking more about how the Purnia MP achieved this transformation than the Nishu Azad case and his statements. Local supporters say that Netaji is now looking more agile than ever and has become completely ‘fit and fine’ for the political battle of the upcoming sessions of the Lok Sabha and the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.
This entire incident has also proved that in today’s digital age, not only the speeches and political statements of politicians, but also their fitness, body language and lifestyle become viral and trending content on social media equally fast. This new avatar of Pappu Yadav is going to remain the center of discussion and memes in the internet world for a long time.