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Delhi CM Kejriwal Demands Arrest of PWD Minister Pravesh Verma Over Viral Slap Video
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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A video allegedly showing Delhi PWD Minister Pravesh Verma slapping a person has gone viral, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to call for his arrest.
A video that appears to show Delhi's Public Works Department minister Pravesh Verma slapping an individual has circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage. The clip, first reported by Amar Ujala, has been shared across platforms, with many users questioning the conduct of the minister.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to the viral footage, stating that the minister should be arrested and held accountable for the alleged assault. Kejriwal's remarks were made in a public statement, emphasizing that no public servant is above the law.
The PWD ministry has not yet issued an official comment on the incident, and no legal action has been reported as of now. Authorities are expected to investigate the authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding the alleged slap.
The episode adds to ongoing scrutiny of political figures in the capital, with opposition parties and civil society groups calling for swift and transparent inquiry.
Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses and any official response from the minister's office becomes available.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to the viral footage, stating that the minister should be arrested and held accountable for the alleged assault. Kejriwal's remarks were made in a public statement, emphasizing that no public servant is above the law.
The PWD ministry has not yet issued an official comment on the incident, and no legal action has been reported as of now. Authorities are expected to investigate the authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding the alleged slap.
The episode adds to ongoing scrutiny of political figures in the capital, with opposition parties and civil society groups calling for swift and transparent inquiry.
Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses and any official response from the minister's office becomes available.