Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma ‘slaps’ man, sparks political row
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma is facing a political controversy after a video allegedly showed him slapping a man during a road inspection. The incident has led to demands for his arrest from opposition parties.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile nature of local political discourse and the scrutiny public officials face regarding their conduct.
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has sparked a political row after a video allegedly showed him slapping a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar. Verma claimed he reacted after the man abused his family and also accused AAP MLA Jarnail Singh of seeking commission from a contractor. AAP has demanded Verma’s arrest, while Saheb Singh, the man allegedly slapped, has also spoken about the incident.
Published - September 27, 2026 10:39 pm IST
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