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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Faces Backlash After Slapping Incident Caught on Camera
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:17
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Faces Backlash After Slapping Incident Caught on Camera
- •Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma is facing severe backlash after being caught on camera slapping a youth.
- •The incident occurred when the youth questioned the quality of roads.
- •Both AAP and Congress parties have demanded Verma's immediate arrest.
- •Verma claims the youth is an ARP worker with a criminal background.
- •The incident has escalated into a significant political controversy, highlighting governance tensions in Delhi.
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The incident occurred during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar when a dispute arose over the quality of an under-construction road. Minister Parvesh Verma claimed he reacted in anger after a youth allegedly directed verbal abuse at his family.
Aam Aadmi Party and Congress leaders strongly criticized the minister, with Arvind Kejriwal demanding his arrest and calling the act cowardice. Meanwhile, BJP leaders defended Verma, citing provocation and family insults.
Delhi Police have received complaints from both sides regarding the Tilak Nagar incident and are actively verifying the facts and circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
