Delhi minister Pravesh Verma slaps man after altercation over road quality

On September 27, 2026, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Pravesh Verma was involved in an altercation with a young man during a road inspection in the Tilak Nagar area of West Delhi. The incident, which was captured on video and subsequently shared on social media, involved Verma pushing the man's mobile phone down with his hand before slapping him across the face.

The event transpired after a group of locals confronted Verma over the poor quality of the road. The video showed a heated exchange of words between the residents and the minister, followed by Verma leaving the scene. Upon his return, Verma alleged that local MLA Jarnail Singh had been requesting PWD officials to arrange a meeting with a road contractor and seeking a commission.

When Verma attempted to inspect the construction work, locals informed him that Jarnail Singh had arrived with his party workers and began insulting Verma's family. Verma claimed he slapped one of Singh's workers after the man allegedly abused his family, stating that he would not tolerate such behavior.