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Delhi BJP expresses regret over Parvesh Verma slapping incident, blames AAP MLA provocation
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Delhi unit of the BJP said it regretted the slapping episode involving MP Parvesh Verma and attributed the incident to provocation by an AAP MLA.
The Delhi branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party issued a statement expressing regret over a recent slapping incident that involved its public works minister, Parvesh Verma. The party said the episode was regrettable and not reflective of its standards of conduct.
In the same statement, the BJP alleged that the altercation was triggered by provocation from a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. It claimed that the AAP legislator’s actions created a hostile environment that led to the physical confrontation.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to maintaining decorum among elected representatives and called for calm and dialogue to resolve any disputes. It also urged the authorities to investigate the matter impartially.
No further details about the incident or any disciplinary action have been disclosed as of now.
In the same statement, the BJP alleged that the altercation was triggered by provocation from a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. It claimed that the AAP legislator’s actions created a hostile environment that led to the physical confrontation.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to maintaining decorum among elected representatives and called for calm and dialogue to resolve any disputes. It also urged the authorities to investigate the matter impartially.
No further details about the incident or any disciplinary action have been disclosed as of now.