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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Addresses Slap Incident, Claims 'My Family Was Insulted'
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:37 PM
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma has spoken about a recent slap incident, stating that the act was directed at his family and calling it an insult. He demanded accountability for the incident.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma has broken his silence over a recent slap incident that has drawn public attention. In a statement released earlier today, Verma said the act was directed at his family, describing it as an insult. He emphasized that the incident was not a personal attack but a deliberate affront to his household.
The incident reportedly involved an individual who slapped a person in a public setting, sparking a controversy that has since spread across social media. Verma clarified that the person who was slapped was not a member of his family, but the incident was perceived as an attack on his family’s dignity.
Verma called for a thorough investigation and urged authorities to hold the perpetrator accountable. He also expressed concern over the safety of his family and requested that protective measures be taken.
The Delhi government has yet to release a formal response, but sources indicate that an inquiry is likely to be launched to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.
The incident reportedly involved an individual who slapped a person in a public setting, sparking a controversy that has since spread across social media. Verma clarified that the person who was slapped was not a member of his family, but the incident was perceived as an attack on his family’s dignity.
Verma called for a thorough investigation and urged authorities to hold the perpetrator accountable. He also expressed concern over the safety of his family and requested that protective measures be taken.
The Delhi government has yet to release a formal response, but sources indicate that an inquiry is likely to be launched to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.