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Opposition condemns alleged Delhi minister’s slapping video incident
A video reportedly shows Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man.
The incident happened during a visit to inspect a road being built.
Opposition parties said the alleged action showed that some leaders were becoming arrogant.
They said elected officials should listen to criticism instead of using force.
One opposition leader called for Verma to be removed from office.
BJP leaders said violence is wrong.
However, they also alleged that the young man had insulted Verma’s family and government officials.
The disagreement has led to a political argument about public criticism, accountability and democracy.
An alleged viral video appears to show Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection.
Opposition leaders accused BJP representatives of arrogance, violence and acting without fear of voters.
Congress leaders linked the controversy to broader allegations involving deleted votes, EVMs and Election Commission procedures.
CPI(M) leader Ch Babu Rao called for Verma’s removal and said BJP representatives treat the public like slaves.
BJP leaders condemned violence but alleged that the youth provoked Verma by abusing his family and officials.
- Who
- Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma, the young man shown in the alleged video, opposition leaders and BJP representatives.
- What
- An alleged video showing Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection prompted political criticism and a defense from BJP leaders.
- Where
- During an inspection of an under-construction road in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency.
- When
- The incident was reported in the aftermath of the alleged video’s circulation; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- Opposition leaders said the alleged incident reflected political arrogance and weakened accountability, while BJP leaders alleged that the young man had provoked Verma by using abusive language.
Opposition criticism
BJP defense
Accountability and political power
Opposition criticism
Opposition leaders said the alleged slapping showed that BJP leaders had taken the system into their own hands and were no longer afraid of voters.
BJP defense
BJP representatives focused on the alleged provocation and said criticism should not include abusive remarks about a minister’s family or officials.
Interpretation of the incident
Opposition criticism
Congress, RJD and CPI(M) leaders described the alleged act as evidence of arrogance, poor sensitivity toward the public and a threat to democratic discourse.
BJP defense
BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said the party opposes physical and mental violence, while BJP MLA Ram Kadam said deliberate provocation could not be supported either.
Political context
Opposition criticism
Congress leader Udit Raj connected the controversy to allegations of vote deletions, EVM misuse and changes to Election Commission Form 6; CPI(M)’s Babu Rao called for Verma’s removal.
BJP defense
BJP MLA Ram Kadam highlighted road construction under the BJP government and BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan argued that Rahul Gandhi and the Aam Aadmi Party lacked moral standing to criticize the incident.
Key facts
- Incident
- An alleged viral video reportedly shows Parvesh Verma slapping a young man.
- Location
- Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency, Delhi.
- Context
- The incident allegedly occurred during an inspection of an under-construction road.
- Opposition response
- Opposition leaders accused BJP representatives of arrogance, violence and disregard for voters.
- Demand
- CPI(M) Secretariat member Ch Babu Rao said Verma should be removed from the ministry.
- BJP response
- BJP representatives said violence is unacceptable but alleged that the youth abused Verma’s family and officials.
Quotes
Randeep Singh Surjewala
Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament
“Respected friends, BJP leaders applaud or wear it as a badge of honour every day when insulting people. What could be a greater misfortune than when power ceases to be a tool for service and instead becomes a cycle of arrogance and oppression? When that happens, the time comes to change such a power.”
thehansindia.com
“The minister (Verma) should be removed from the ministry. He has no moral right to continue as a Deputy Chief Minister. This is not a single incident; there have been many such incidents in the country on many occasions. But the BJP will safeguard its elected representatives and ministers.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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