The slap was caught on a video that has already gone viral across social media platforms, prompting a flurry of comments from both sides of the political spectrum. NewPARA Verma, who returned from a program in Rohini, stopped at a freshly paved stretch in Tilak Nagar for a routine inspection, meeting AAP MLA Jarnail Singh. The two exchanged a handshake and a brief exchange about the road’s thickness, with Verma asking Singh to demonstrate the alleged defect. NewPARA While Singh was pulling a piece of asphalt from the road, Verma’s hand landed on the neck of Sahib Singh, a 22‑year‑old social‑media handler for the MLA. The impact was sharp, echoing the tense undercurrent that has long existed between the BJP and AAP in Delhi. NewPARA In the aftermath, Delhi Police announced an immediate investigation, citing the need to establish the facts surrounding the assault. The AAP has called for a formal inquiry, alleging that the minister abused his office to intimidate a junior worker. NewPARA Parvesh Verma’s office has stated that the minister will cooperate fully with the police and that no wrongdoing has been found, a claim that clashes with the evidence presented in the video. NewPARA The incident arrives at a time when Delhi has been grappling with repeated complaints about the quality of road work, a matter that has already led to several public disputes between the BJP and AAP. The next day, a meeting between the two parties is scheduled to discuss the fallout, while the police are expected to file a charge sheet if the probe finds sufficient evidence.