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Video of Slap on Pravesh Verma Goes Viral, Minister Says MLA Demanded Commission
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:45 PM
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A video showing a slap on politician Pravesh Verma has spread online, prompting a minister to claim the MLA was seeking a commission.
A short clip capturing a man delivering a slap to Pravesh Verma circulated widely on social media platforms on Tuesday, drawing immediate public attention. The video, which appears to have been recorded in a public setting, shows Verma reacting to the blow before walking away.
In response, a senior minister addressed the incident in a press briefing, stating that the altercation stemmed from Verma’s alleged demand for a commission while serving as an MLA. The minister asserted that the slap was a reaction to the alleged request, though he offered no further details.
No official police complaint has been lodged yet, and law‑enforcement agencies have not confirmed whether an investigation will be opened. The incident adds to a series of recent controversies involving political figures in the capital, and observers are awaiting clarification from both Verma’s office and the authorities.
In response, a senior minister addressed the incident in a press briefing, stating that the altercation stemmed from Verma’s alleged demand for a commission while serving as an MLA. The minister asserted that the slap was a reaction to the alleged request, though he offered no further details.
No official police complaint has been lodged yet, and law‑enforcement agencies have not confirmed whether an investigation will be opened. The incident adds to a series of recent controversies involving political figures in the capital, and observers are awaiting clarification from both Verma’s office and the authorities.