After video of elderly man slapping him goes viral, BJP MLA says it was just 'chacha's pat on cheek'
India Today
After a video purportedly showing BJP MLA Pankaj Gupta being slapped by a farmer during a function went viral, the legislator clarified that it was "merely a fond pat on his cheek by his uncle".
A video footage purportedly showing BJP MLA Pankaj Gupta being slapped by a farmer during a function has gone viral with the lawmaker insisting it to be merely a fond pat on his cheek by his uncle. Uttar Pradesh- Farmer leader slapped BJP MLA from Unnao Sadar Pankaj Gupta. This real securitybreach . Pura desh ka same mood hai. @PMOIndia @BJP4India @yogi @brinderdhillon @LambaAlka @CHARANJITCHANNI #70000Kursi700Bande pic.twitter.com/bZONyCdkpR
With the video getting wider circulation, the lawmaker from Unnao’s Sadar seat on Friday had to convene a press meet to dispel the negative impression.
