"Coward and fearful": Saurabh Bhardwaj slams Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj calls Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh a coward after a video surfaced showing him slapping a youth during a road inspection.
A political firestorm has erupted in the national capital following a controversial video showing Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh allegedly slapping a youth during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has launched a scathing verbal attack on the Minister, labeling him a "coward" and a "fearful man."
AAP Demands Accountability Amid Viral Video
The controversy began when a video surfaced online, appearing to show the Minister striking a young man during a site visit. The incident occurred while Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh was questioning the quality of road construction in the constituency. According to AAP, the Minister lost his temper when unable to address the concerns raised regarding the infrastructure.
Saurabh Bharadwaj's sharp rebuke:
- He accused the Minister of hiding behind police and security instead of facing questions.
- He challenged the Minister to a face-to-face match with the youth, without security, to settle the "wrestling" debate.
- He claimed the Minister resorted to "thuggery" as soon as corruption in road construction was questioned.
The Victim's Account: Allegations of Assault and Death Threats
The victim, identified as Saheb—who manages social media for the local MLA—provided a detailed account of the encounter. Saheb stated that he was inspecting the road surface after being called by the PWD department to witness the deteriorating conditions.
"When this was pointed out, the Minister couldn't handle it; he raised his hand against me and my associates and threatened to kill me," Saheb alleged. He further noted that the assault took place in the presence of police personnel and confirmed that an FIR has been lodged to seek disciplinary action and a formal apology.
Minister's Defense: Denies Assault, Accuses AAP of Extortion
Parvesh Sahib Singh has vehemently denied the allegations of assault. In a video message shared on X, the BJP leader turned the accusations back on the AAP, claiming that supporters of the AAP MLA had misbehaved and hurled abuse at the site.
The Minister further escalated the tension by accusing Jarnail Singh of demanding commissions for road projects. "If anyone says anything to my family, or if anyone tries to obstruct our work, causes damage to our property, or demands commissions from our officials—as the Aam Aadmi Party MLA did—this is something we will not tolerate," the Minister stated.