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Captured on video during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma's unexpected slap to a young man has stirred controversy. Released by the Aam Aadmi Party, the footage shows Verma confronting the individual before a security guard intervenes. This incident has ignited debate regarding the behavior of public servants in the line of duty, attracting the attention of numerous onlookers.
During a recent road inspection in Tilak Nagar, a controversial act unfolded as PWD Minister Parvesh Verma reportedly slapped a young man named Saheb, invited to report on road damages. Eyewitnesses reported that after Saheb raised concerns about the poor conditions, Verma's reaction escalated into violence, accompanied by associates who intimidated him.
Parvesh Verma seen slapping a man in Delhi
During a recent road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi's PWD Minister Parvesh Verma faced backlash after a video emerged of him allegedly slapping a local youth. Verma stated that he acted in response to an insult aimed at his family from the youth's associate. Additionally, he accused local MLA Jarnail Singh of trying to extract commissions from roadwork contracts. Following the incident, Verma's engineer has filed an FIR.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma is seen slapping na assistant of AAP MLA Jarnail Singh
Verma, however, rejected the allegations of the incident being linked solely to questions over the road and said he had gone to the area for an inspection.
Delhi Police has received a complaint regarding an alleged incident involving Minister Parvesh Verma. The complaint states that Verma slapped a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar. AAP leader Jarnail Singh was present and questioned the quality of the road when the incident occurred. Verma disputes the allegations, claiming the video does not show the full context.
The video of the incident shared by AAP leaders on social media has sparked a political row.
The controversy began after the video purportedly showing Parvesh Verma slapping a man during road inspection went viral on social media.
The Congress leader suggested that "vote chori" gives these BJP leaders the confidence to do as they please.
In his social media post, Rahul Gandhi alleged that those in power respond with a slap or lathi charge when they are questioned by the people.