Archive · 22 Dec 2025
BJP MLA Admits Slapping Auto Driver
A BJP MLA named Parag Shah admitted to slapping an auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai.
He said the driver was driving very fast and not listening to warnings.
A woman passenger also complained about the driver's speed.
Shah said he should not have hit the driver, but he did in anger.
The driver was given a warning and a fine.
Shah was also talking to shopkeepers about removing things that block the roads.
He said people are happy with the BJP government and he thinks they will win the next city elections.
BJP MLA Parag Shah admitted to slapping an auto-rickshaw driver in a moment of anger.
The driver allegedly drove recklessly and ignored repeated warnings to stop.
A woman passenger also complained about the driver's rash driving.
Shah acknowledged that the driver should not have been assaulted but claimed videos of the incident were morphed.
The driver was issued a challan and let off with a warning.
- Who
- BJP MLA Parag Shah and an auto-rickshaw driver
- What
- Parag Shah admitted to slapping the auto-rickshaw driver
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday
- Where
- In Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area
- Why
- The driver allegedly drove recklessly and ignored warnings
- Name
- Parag Shah
- Occupation
- BJP MLA
- Location
- Mumbai, Ghatkopar
- Incident
- Slapping an auto-rickshaw driver
- Reason
- Alleged reckless driving and ignoring warnings
- Outcome
- Driver issued a challan and warned
- Additional Context
- Protest against encroachment in Ghatkopar
