Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Slaps Man During Road Inspection, Video Goes Viral

A video purportedly showing Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection has surfaced online, triggering a political row. The incident reportedly took place during a road inspection in Delhi, with the young man seen recording the minister on his mobile phone.

According to the video, Verma appears to pull down the man's mobile phone with his left hand before slapping him with his right hand. The young man then appears to confront the minister, following which a security guard intervenes and separates the two. Several people can be seen gathered around them.

Parvesh Verma Slapping Video

A voice in the video can be heard saying, 'Oye maar kaise raha hai', while another person says that the minister had slapped the man while he was recording the incident.

Another voice in the crowd is heard saying, 'Aam aadmi ko koi thappad nahi maar sakta'.

The video does not independently establish what happened immediately before the confrontation.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Slapping Video

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— Jarnail Singh (@JarnailSinghAAP) September 27, 2026

Why Did Parvesh Verma Slap Man?

The incident reportedly occurred while Verma was inspecting a road. AAP Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh shared the video on X and alleged that the minister lost his temper when the condition of the road was questioned.

The AAP MLA alleged that the young man was recording the inspection when the confrontation took place. These allegations have not been independently verified.

AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also shared the video and called for action against Verma. Chhath Puja Committees Submit Memorandum to Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma over 2026 Festival Preparations.

What Did The Young Man Say?

According to the account cited in the political exchange, the young man said he handles social media activities for the MLA and had accompanied the team after the PWD department called them to inspect the road.

Young Man Alleges Minister Slapped Him Over Road Condition, Says FIR Filed

#WATCH | Delhi: On video showing Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a local youth during a road inspection row in Tilak Nagar, Saheb (the victim) says, "I handle all social media activities for the MLA. We came here after the PWD department called us to inspect the condition… pic.twitter.com/TODxH5rUd5

— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2026

He alleged that he had shown the minister how the road surface was breaking apart before the confrontation took place. He further alleged that threats were made against him and said that police personnel were present at the spot.

The young man said an FIR had been lodged and called for an apology and disciplinary action. Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ to Be Converted Into State Guest House: Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma.

Parvesh Verma Road Inspection Row

The episode comes amid ongoing inspections of Delhi roads by the PWD minister. Verma has recently conducted on-site inspections of road works as part of efforts to review road quality and resurfacing work in the capital.

The video and allegations have triggered a political dispute between the BJP and AAP, with AAP leaders demanding action against the minister. The claims made by the political parties should be treated as allegations unless independently established.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 27, 2026 04:41 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).