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AAP Demands FIR as Verma Denies Slap Allegations, Trades Charges
A political argument happened during a road inspection in Delhi.
A video appears to show Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh slapping a young man, but he denies the accusation.
The Aam Aadmi Party wants police to register a case against him.
Police say they have received five complaints but have not registered an FIR yet.
Verma says AAP supporters abused his family and interfered with government work.
He also accuses AAP leaders of demanding money from people involved in road projects.
AAP leaders say the minister should face action over the alleged slap.
The police are investigating the complaints from both sides.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj led a protest at Vikaspuri Police Station seeking an FIR against Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh.
The demand followed a viral video purportedly showing Verma slapping a local youth during a Tilak Nagar road-inspection dispute.
Delhi Police said it had received five complaints involving Verma and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, but had registered no FIR.
Verma denied the allegations and accused AAP supporters of abusing his family, obstructing government work and demanding commissions.
Verma also alleged that contractors and engineers were asked for ₹50 lakh, while accusing AAP of shielding criminals and running an extortion racket.
- Who
- Delhi Aam Aadmi Party president Saurabh Bharadwaj, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, AAP MLA Jarnail Singh and Delhi Police are central to the dispute.
- What
- AAP demanded an FIR against Verma over an alleged slap, while Verma denied it and made counter-allegations against AAP supporters and leaders.
- Where
- The dispute involved a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, with complaints submitted to Vikaspuri and Tilak Nagar police stations.
- When
- The protest and press conference took place on Monday; police said five complaints had been received so far.
- Why
- The confrontation followed disagreements over alleged road-construction quality, treatment of the minister and claims of obstruction and extortion.
AAP’s Position
Parvesh Verma’s Position
Alleged slap
AAP’s Position
AAP says the video warrants an FIR against Verma for allegedly slapping a local youth during the road-inspection dispute.
Parvesh Verma’s Position
Verma denies the allegation and says the confrontation involved abuse and misbehavior by supporters of Jarnail Singh.
Road inspection dispute
AAP’s Position
The controversy arose after opposition leaders raised concerns about allegedly sub-standard PWD road construction work.
Parvesh Verma’s Position
Verma says he showed the work to the opposition group, satisfied them, and faced deliberate efforts to create drama and obstruct government work.
Alleged extortion
AAP’s Position
The article reports AAP’s demand for action against Verma but does not provide a direct AAP response to his extortion allegations.
Parvesh Verma’s Position
Verma accuses AAP of shielding criminals and running an extortion racket, alleging that ₹50 lakh was demanded from engineers and a contractor and that Dubai phone numbers were used.
Key facts
- FIR status
- Delhi Police said no FIR had been registered yet and that the matter was under investigation.
- Complaints
- Police reported receiving five complaints involving Parvesh Sahib Singh and Jarnail Singh.
- AAP demand
- Saurabh Bharadwaj and other AAP representatives sought an FIR against Verma at Vikaspuri Police Station.
- Alleged incident
- A viral video purportedly shows Verma slapping a local youth during a Tilak Nagar road-inspection dispute.
- Jurisdiction
- The road on both sides falls under Vikaspuri police station, while the Gurudwara area falls under Tilak Nagar police station.
- Verma's money claim
- Verma alleged that PWD engineers and a contractor complained that ₹50 lakh had been demanded over 15–20 days.
- Earlier case
- Police had previously registered a criminal case against Saheb Singh for allegedly assaulting an MCD employee.
Quotes
Parvesh Sahib Singh
Delhi PWD Minister and BJP leader
“The people who carry out the extortion do not keep Delhi mobile numbers; they keep Dubai numbers so that no one can tap their phones.”
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“Today in Delhi, you are coming to save a person who was arrested by the Delhi Police three months ago.”
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Sources
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