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Delhi minister Parvesh Verma filmed slapping man
Hindustan Times··27 Sept
A video shared by AAP leaders shows Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a man at a Tilak Nagar road inspection on Sunday. Saheb said he works for MLA Jarnail Singh and that an FIR was lodged. Verma said a worker abused his family and that he reacted in anger. Arvind Kejriwal called for the minister's arrest on social media.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The clip followed a PWD road inspection in Tilak Nagar where AAP disputed surface quality.
- Saheb told ANI police were present and that he wants an apology and disciplinary action.
- AAP MLA Jarnail Singh said he called emergency number 112 and sought an FIR.
What's Happening
- Times of India said Verma pulled down the man's phone and slapped him across the face.
- A security guard stepped between them after Saheb confronted the minister.
- Verma posted a video statement on X and alleged AAP sought a contractor commission.
What each side said
- Verma said Vikas Puri Ring Road work had been underway for several days.
- He said his engineer filed a police complaint against the MLA.
- Kejriwal said he would visit Tilak Nagar on Monday to inspect the road.
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