WorldPingDuring a recent road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi's PWD Minister Parvesh Verma faced backlash after a video emerged of him allegedly slapping a local youth.
Verma stated that he acted in response to an insult aimed at his family from the youth's associate.
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WorldPingDuring a recent road inspection in Tilak Nagar, a controversial act unfolded as PWD Minister Parvesh Verma reportedly slapped a young man named Saheb, invited to report on road damages.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
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