Parvesh Verma Replies To Rahul Gandhi: What Did He Say On Slap Row?

A political controversy has started in Delhi after a video appeared to show Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma slapping a man during a road inspection in the Tilak Nagar area.

The incident quickly became a political issue after the video was shared online by Aam Aadmi Party leaders.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also reacted to the incident and criticised the BJP government in Delhi.

Verma has now responded directly to Rahul Gandhi.

His reply was short and sharp. Addressing Gandhi, Verma said:

“Rahul ji, aap rehne do bhai, aapko kuch nahi pata.”

The statement roughly means, “Rahul ji, please leave it, you don't know anything.”

But what exactly happened during the road inspection? Why did Rahul Gandhi enter the controversy? And what did Parvesh Verma say about the incident?

Here is the full story.

What Happened During Parvesh Verma's Road Inspection?

The incident took place in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar during an inspection of a newly laid road.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh was present at the location and questioned the quality of the road work.

During the interaction, Singh pulled out a portion of the newly laid road surface by hand and showed it to the minister.

Videos from the incident were later circulated widely on social media.

One of the videos showed a man recording the interaction with his mobile phone. The man was later identified as Saheb Singh, who works with Jarnail Singh's social-media team.

The video appears to show Verma taking the man's phone and slapping him.

The incident led to a political dispute between the BJP and AAP.

Who Is The Man Seen In The Video?

The man involved in the incident was identified in reports as Saheb Singh, a 22-year-old associated with AAP MLA Jarnail Singh's social-media team.

According to reports, he was recording the interaction between Jarnail Singh and Parvesh Verma.

Singh later said that he was live-streaming the interaction when Verma took his phone and slapped him.

He also said that he had filed a complaint regarding the incident.

However, the circumstances leading to the confrontation have become part of the political dispute.

Why Did Rahul Gandhi Criticise Parvesh Verma?

Rahul Gandhi reacted to the viral video on social media.

He said that a BJP minister from the Delhi government was seen slapping a young man who was making a video during the road-related dispute.

Gandhi connected the incident to his wider criticism of the BJP and said that people should be able to question those in power.

He also referred to his ongoing allegations about electoral issues and used the phrase “vote chori” in his post.

Gandhi said the incident showed what he described as a government that no longer fears voters. These are Gandhi's political claims and characterisation of the incident.

What Did Parvesh Verma Say To Rahul Gandhi?

Parvesh Verma directly replied to Rahul Gandhi's criticism.

His response was:

“Rahul ji, aap rehne do bhai, aapko kuch nahi pata.”

In English, the statement means:

“Rahul ji, just leave it, you don't know anything.”

Verma did not accept Gandhi's description of the incident.

His response came while the Delhi road inspection controversy was already growing on social media and political platforms.

What Is Parvesh Verma's Explanation For The Incident?

Verma has given his own explanation for what happened.

In a video posted after the incident, he said that Jarnail Singh had arrived with his workers and alleged that one of them abused his family.

Verma said that he reacted in anger after the alleged abuse.

His statement is his account of the events. The people involved have given different descriptions of what happened before the slap.

The man involved has denied doing anything that would justify the incident, according to reports.

This difference in accounts is an important part of the ongoing controversy.

What Does AAP Say About The Slap Row?

The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly criticised Parvesh Verma over the incident.

AAP leaders have demanded action against the minister and questioned the circumstances surrounding the road inspection.

Jarnail Singh said the controversy began after he raised questions about the quality of the newly laid road.

AAP has also organised a protest in Tilak Nagar over the issue, according to reports.

The party has described the incident in strong terms, while Verma has defended his actions by referring to the alleged abuse of his family.

What Was The Road Dispute About?

The road inspection was not originally about Rahul Gandhi or the larger political controversy.

It began with questions about the quality of a newly constructed road.

Jarnail Singh reportedly challenged the quality of the road and pulled out part of its surface.

The exchange between Singh and Verma was recorded.

The situation then escalated, with the video showing Verma confronting the man who was recording the interaction.

The incident subsequently became a larger political issue involving the BJP, AAP and Congress.

Why Did Rahul Gandhi's Statement Become A Bigger Political Issue?

The incident might have remained a local Delhi controversy, but Rahul Gandhi's intervention brought it into the national political conversation.

Gandhi connected the incident with his wider criticism of the BJP government.

He also referred to other issues, including protests and his allegations concerning the Election Commission and electoral processes.

Parvesh Verma's direct reply then added another political exchange to the controversy.

This is why the story is now being discussed not only as a road-inspection incident but also as a wider BJP-Congress political confrontation.

Is There A Police Complaint Against Parvesh Verma?

Reports say that Saheb Singh filed a complaint against Verma and others.

The complaint relates to the alleged assault during the road inspection.

The filing of a complaint does not by itself establish that the allegations have been proved.

The legal status of the matter may develop further as authorities examine the complaint and available evidence.

What Is The BJP's Position?

The controversy has been defended by Verma through his own explanation of the incident.

He has said that the situation involved alleged abuse directed at his family and that this triggered his reaction.

At the same time, the video of the incident has become the central focus of criticism from AAP and Congress leaders.

The political parties involved are therefore presenting different versions of the events.

What Is Rahul Gandhi's Main Point?

Rahul Gandhi's response went beyond the individual incident.

His main political argument was that elected representatives should face questions from citizens without responding with force.

He used the incident to make a broader argument about accountability and elections.

His comments about “vote chori” are part of his wider political campaign and should be understood as his political allegation rather than an established finding from this particular incident.

Parvesh Verma's Reply In Simple Words

For readers looking for the direct answer to the headline, Verma's response was simple.

When Rahul Gandhi criticised him over the slap controversy, Verma replied:

“Rahul ji, aap rehne do bhai, aapko kuch nahi pata.”

In simple English:

“Rahul ji, please stay out of it. You don't know what happened.”

The reply was aimed directly at Gandhi's criticism of the incident.

What Happens Next?

The next developments could focus on the complaint filed by Saheb Singh and any official action that follows.

The road-quality dispute could also continue because Jarnail Singh has questioned the construction work.

Meanwhile, the political exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Parvesh Verma has added another layer to the Delhi controversy.

For now, the incident remains a dispute involving different accounts from the people involved.