BJP MLA Parag Shah Slaps Auto Driver in Mumbai, Refuses Apology

In a controversial incident in Mumbai, BJP MLA Parag Shah was caught on camera slapping an auto-rickshaw driver in Ghatkopar. The Ghatkopar East legislator admitted to the act but refused to apologise, claiming the driver was moving in the wrong lane and endangering lives. 'I slapped him once, not 12-15 times as reported,' Shah stated, asserting his intention was to correct the lawbreaker in the heat of the moment. The incident has sparked a fierce political row, with the Congress accusing the BJP of 'arrogance' and 'high-handedness' towards the poor. While Shah maintains his actions were driven by a concern for public safety after a lady passenger also warned the driver, opposition leaders have questioned the entitlement of ruling party members.