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Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma defended slapping a man during a road

Currents · GovernmentPolicies · 2026-09-27

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma defended slapping a man during a road

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma defended slapping a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar. Verma said he reacted after an argument broke out and a worker allegedly abused his family. He said he slapped the man because he was angry and that the man had hit him. The slap was caught on camera by a passer-by. The man has since been taken to hospital for treatment.

Why it matters. This incident highlights the behavioral standards and accountability expected of elected public officials during official duties and citizen interactions.

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