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Rahul Gandhi and AAP condemn BJP MP Parvesh Verma’s alleged slap as ‘hooliganism’
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:37 AM
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Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Aam Aadmi Party denounced BJP MP Parvesh Verma’s alleged slap, calling it an act of hooliganism that will not be tolerated.
Senior Congress figure Rahul Gandhi took to social media to label the incident involving BJP MP Parvesh Verma as an act of hooliganism that cannot be ignored. Gandhi’s post questioned the motive behind the alleged slap and demanded swift action from the parliamentary authorities.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) echoed Gandhi’s condemnation, with its leaders describing the episode as a breach of decorum in the nation’s highest legislative body. AAP officials called for a thorough investigation and urged the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to enforce strict disciplinary measures.
Parvesh Verma, who has been serving as a Member of Parliament from Delhi, has not yet issued a public statement on the matter. The opposition parties are pressing for a clear account of what transpired, emphasizing that any form of physical aggression undermines democratic norms.
The controversy has reignited debates over parliamentary conduct, with several senior lawmakers urging the House to adopt stricter codes of behavior to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) echoed Gandhi’s condemnation, with its leaders describing the episode as a breach of decorum in the nation’s highest legislative body. AAP officials called for a thorough investigation and urged the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to enforce strict disciplinary measures.
Parvesh Verma, who has been serving as a Member of Parliament from Delhi, has not yet issued a public statement on the matter. The opposition parties are pressing for a clear account of what transpired, emphasizing that any form of physical aggression undermines democratic norms.
The controversy has reignited debates over parliamentary conduct, with several senior lawmakers urging the House to adopt stricter codes of behavior to prevent similar incidents in the future.