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Kejriwal Alleges Corruption in Tilak Nagar Road Project After Verma Slap Row
- •AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal inspected a newly constructed road in Tilak Nagar, alleging corruption in its construction.
- •Kejriwal demonstrated that portions of the road could be pulled apart by hand, questioning the BJP-led Delhi government.
- •He contrasted the poor quality with roads built under previous AAP governments, which carried a five-year guarantee.
- •Kejriwal demanded an investigation into the alleged irregularities and called for those responsible for corruption to be jailed.
- •Referring to Sunday's incident, Kejriwal demanded PM Modi dismiss and arrest Minister Parvesh Verma for allegedly slapping a youth, and sought an apology from Verma.
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Arvind Kejriwal visited a newly constructed road in Tilak Nagar a day after a controversy broke out involving Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma. During his visit, Kejriwal inspected the road and alleged corruption after demonstrating that portions of the newly laid surface could easily be pulled apart by hand.
Arvind Kejriwal demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismiss Minister Parvesh Verma, have him arrested, and issue an apology to the public. He also called for an investigation and jail time for those responsible for the alleged corruption tied to the road project.
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma defended his position by alleging that the individual involved in the confrontation was an AAP-affiliated goon rather than a general member of the public. Verma claimed he was provoked by abusive remarks directed at his family by AAP workers at the scene.
