New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- A road inspection in west Delhi's Vikaspuri turned into a political confrontation on Sunday after the AAP alleged that PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapped a youth who was recording the proceedings, prompting the BJP leader to hit back with allegations of corruption and obstruction against the opposition party.

A video circulated by AAP leaders purportedly shows Verma in a heated exchange with Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh before striking the man who was recording the incident. The AAP has demanded police action against the minister.

Jarnail Singh alleged that he had taken Verma to the spot to show him the poor condition of the road. "I thought he would inspect the road, check the quality, and perhaps take action agai...