Delhi BJP leader slaps wife in party office, loses post

Delhi BJP leader slaps wife in party office, loses post

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari. (File Photo: IANS)

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday removed party's Mehrauli District President Azad Singh from his post after he slapped his wife in the party office here.

Singh slapped his wife, who is also a BJP leader, in the party office in front of several people, and a video of the incident also surfaced on social media.

On the directions of Tiwari, Vikas Tanwar as acting District President was appointed with immediate effect until further notice.

While the Delhi BJP leaders were not speaking on the incident, party sources say strict action will be taken against Singh.

--IANS

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