“This is not your father's country; you cannot slap someone like this…”: Kejriwal attacks Parvesh Sahib Singh over Tilak Nagar incident
Arvind Kejriwal demands the arrest of Parvesh Sahib Singh following a slapping incident during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, alleging corruption.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has launched a scathing attack on the BJP following a viral video showing Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh slapping a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on Sunday. The former Delhi Chief Minister has alleged widespread corruption regarding the quality of the newly constructed road and has demanded the immediate arrest of the minister.
Allegations of Corruption and Poor Road Quality
Addressing the media, Kejriwal expressed shock at the state of the infrastructure in the capital. He claimed that the road in question, which was reportedly completed only a few days ago, is already "peeling off by hand."
"This road was built a few days ago. This road is peeling off by hand. We have never seen such a road being built in Delhi," Kejriwal stated. He further asserted that during the AAP's ten-year tenure in Delhi, such substandard construction was never witnessed, suggesting that the current situation is a direct result of significant corruption.
"This Country Belongs to 140 Crore People"
The AAP leader did not mince words when addressing the physical altercation involving Parvesh Sahib Singh. He condemned the act of violence, emphasizing that the nation does not belong to any single political entity or individual.
“Yesterday, when the minister came here to inspect the road, he slapped Saheb Singh. This is not your father's country; you cannot slap someone like this... This country belongs to 140 crore people,” Kejriwal remarked, calling for the minister to be taken into custody immediately.
Kejriwal also extended his criticism to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, specifically regarding a road in Lakhangarh. He suggested that the Prime Minister's attempts to connect with "Gen Z" through social media reels and cultural activities are ineffective if the government fails to provide basic honesty and quality infrastructure.
Allegations of Police Shielding
The AAP leader further alleged that the Delhi Police had received instructions from higher authorities to protect the minister from legal consequences. He noted that citizens expect straightforwardness from their leaders, and shielding those involved in misconduct would only alienate the public.
The BJP's Counter-Attack: "He was a Goon, Not Gen Z"
Parvesh Sahib Singh has hit back at the allegations, dismissing Kejriwal's claims. In a video posted on X, Singh clarified that he had visited the site following complaints from AAP MLA Jarnail Singh to explain the ongoing work being conducted by the Delhi government.
Singh denied that the individual involved was a member of the younger generation, instead labeling him as an AAP "goon."
"The person who came into my round yesterday was not a Gen Z; he was your goon. Your MLA reached there with several goons," Singh claimed. He maintained that his intention was to address the complaints on the spot and argued that he was performing his duty by visiting the ground level to resolve issues raised by the opposition.