“Hooliganism will not work”: Parvesh Verma hits back at Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma hits out at Arvind Kejriwal, calling out AAP's alleged hooliganism following a road inspection clash in Tilak Nagar.
In a heated political confrontation, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The clash follows a recent incident during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, where Verma alleged that he was confronted by "goons" rather than the "Gen Z" youth the party claims to represent.
The Tilak Nagar Inspection Clash
The controversy erupted when Minister Verma visited the Tilak Nagar area to address complaints raised by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh. Verma stated that his intention was to explain the ongoing development work being executed by the Delhi Government and to resolve the issues raised by the opposition legislator.
However, the visit took a dramatic turn. Verma alleged that instead of a constructive dialogue, he was met with hostility. He claimed that the individual who confronted him was not a member of the younger generation, but rather an associate of the AAP, stating, “Kejriwal ji, the person who came into my round yesterday was not a Gen Z; he was your goon.”
Allegations of Criminal Background
Verma did not stop at verbal criticism, bringing forward serious allegations regarding the identity of those involved in the confrontation. He claimed that the individual who intercepted him had a prior criminal record, specifically mentioning an FIR filed three months ago.
- Alleged Assault: Verma alleged the individual was involved in an assault on an MCD contractual employee.
- Serious Injury: The Minister claimed the individual had caused severe injury to a minor contract employee.
- Family Connections: Verma further alleged that Jarnail Singh’s own nephew was named in the same FIR and had been arrested by the Delhi Police.
A Direct Challenge to Kejriwal’s Tactics
Taking a swipe at the political strategies used by the AAP leadership, Verma accused Arvind Kejriwal of frequently resorting to emotional manipulation and aggressive tactics. He listed several instances he claimed were part of a pattern of behavior, ranging from emotional appeals involving family members to physical altercations with officials.
“Kejriwal ji, I want to tell you that this Gen Z drama of yours is not going to work,” Verma remarked, suggesting that the party is using the pretext of youth engagement to mask underlying issues of lawlessness.
Warning Against Obstruction of Work
The Minister concluded his rebuttal with a stern warning to the AAP leadership. He emphasized that he would not allow any interference with government projects or the harassment of contractors and officials performing their duties.
“If you are going there today, go ahead. Take all your goons with you. Do as much drama as you want, but your hooliganism will not work in front of me at all,” Verma declared, signaling a period of intensified political friction in the national capital.