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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Slaps Man During Road Inspection, AAP Releases Video
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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During a routine road inspection in Delhi, Union Minister Parvesh Verma was seen slapping a man, an incident captured on video and later posted by the Aam Aadmi Party.
Union Minister Parvesh Verma was conducting a road inspection in Delhi when he struck a man with an open hand. The altercation was recorded by by‑standers and the footage quickly circulated on social media. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) uploaded the video on its official channels, highlighting the incident as evidence of misconduct by the minister.
The video shows Verma approaching the individual, exchanging a few words, and then delivering a slap. No further details about the cause of the confrontation or the identities of the parties involved have been officially released. Law enforcement agencies have not yet commented on whether a formal complaint has been filed.
Political observers note that the incident could intensify scrutiny of Verma's conduct, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. The AAP's decision to publicise the clip suggests an attempt to hold the minister accountable, while the ruling party has not issued a statement as of now.
The episode adds to a series of recent controversies involving public officials and underscores the growing role of citizen‑recorded videos in Indian political discourse.
The video shows Verma approaching the individual, exchanging a few words, and then delivering a slap. No further details about the cause of the confrontation or the identities of the parties involved have been officially released. Law enforcement agencies have not yet commented on whether a formal complaint has been filed.
Political observers note that the incident could intensify scrutiny of Verma's conduct, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. The AAP's decision to publicise the clip suggests an attempt to hold the minister accountable, while the ruling party has not issued a statement as of now.
The episode adds to a series of recent controversies involving public officials and underscores the growing role of citizen‑recorded videos in Indian political discourse.