"They hurled abuses at my family": Parvesh Sahib Singh hits back at AAP
Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh responds to AAP's slapping allegations, claiming his family was abused and alleging extortion attempts.
A fierce political confrontation has erupted in the national capital following allegations that Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh slapped a youth during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) circulated video footage to accuse the Minister of physical assault, Singh has launched a scathing counter-attack, claiming his family was targeted with verbal abuse by opposition workers.
The Minister's Defense: Allegations of Abuse and Extortion
Responding to the controversy via a video statement on X, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh denied the narrative presented by the AAP. He asserted that the altercation was triggered when supporters of AAP MLA Jarnail Singh began hurling insults at his family members. Singh maintained that his reaction was a response to the extreme misbehavior he encountered on the ground.
The Minister leveled serious accusations against the local AAP leadership, specifically targeting MLA Jarnail Singh. Singh alleged that the opposition was attempting to extort commissions related to road projects. He stated:
"When one of their workers started hurling abuses at my family, any individual who comes and does that in such a situation, I did the same. I want to tell the Aam Aadmi Party that you couldn't do this work, and today our government is doing it, which is why you have a stomachache."
Singh further claimed that the Vikaspuri Ring Road, which he noted had been neglected for 15 years, was being actively obstructed. He alleged that when Jarnail Singh failed to secure a commission, he would resort to digging up newly laid roads at night to film videos alleging corruption.
Legal Action Initiated
The Minister confirmed that the situation has moved beyond verbal spats. An official complaint and an FIR have been registered against the AAP MLA and his associates. The legal action pertains to the obstruction of public works and the disruption of government officials performing their duties.
AAP's Counter-Attack: "You are a coward"
The Aam Aadmi Party has not backed down, with Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj launching a personal attack on the Minister. Reacting to the viral video of the incident, Bharadwaj questioned the Minister's character and his reliance on security personnel.
Bharadwaj's criticisms included:
- Characterizing the Minister as fearful: He called the Minister a "coward" for allegedly hiding behind police and security during the confrontation.
- The Slapping Incident: Bharadwaj alleged that the Minister lost his temper and slapped a youth who was simply recording video without provocation.
- A Direct Challenge: In a provocative move, Bharadwaj challenged the Minister to a face-to-face encounter with the youth involved, without security guards, to settle the dispute.
As the political temperature rises in Delhi, the incident has transformed from a local road inspection into a major standoff between the ruling and opposition parties, centered on allegations of assault, extortion, and political vendetta.