A fresh political controversy has erupted in the national capital as Delhi government minister Parvesh Verma has been accused of slapping a young man during an official visit. The incident came to light after the Aam Aadmi Party shared a video showing the minister striking a youth. According to the party, the physical altercation occurred after the individual asked a question regarding ongoing developmental projects. The confrontation has quickly escalated tensions between rival political camps in Delhi.
Heated Exchange During Road Inspection
The sequence of events unfolded when Parvesh Verma arrived in the Tilak Nagar area to inspect road construction work. Local AAP MLA Jarnail Singh and his supporters were present at the location. An argument broke out between the minister and the local legislator regarding the quality of the newly constructed road. As the verbal spat intensified, AAP workers gathered at the site and began creating a ruckus, raising slogans and increasing the pressure on the visiting minister.
Recording Sparks Physical Confrontation
Amid the chaos, an individual handling social media for MLA Jarnail Singh moved close to Parvesh Verma and began recording a video of him. While the precise exchange of words between the minister and the MLA remains unclear in the audio and video footage, the situation deteriorated rapidly. Following a brief moment of confrontation, Parvesh Verma struck the filming individual, leading to the widely circulated video clip that is now central to the ongoing political row.
Minister Defends Actions and Alleges Abuse
Responding to the widespread backlash over the video, Parvesh Verma offered his side of the events. He stated that his visit to Tilak Nagar was strictly for official road inspection, but MLA Jarnail Singh arrived with a mob of workers. The minister claimed that these workers manhandled him and hurled abuses directed at his family members. Furthermore, Verma accused the local MLA of demanding commissions. He posted a video statement on X, noting that people should hear the complete truth behind the day's events while acknowledging that the outcome was unfortunate.
Kejriwal Demands Immediate Arrest
The confrontation drew sharp criticism from top political leadership, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Weighing in on the controversy, Kejriwal took to social media to demand strict legal action. In a post, he wrote that the minister should be arrested and announced that he would visit the area the following day. This high-profile intervention has turned the local dispute into a major state-level political showdown.
