The video shows Singh throwing a mobile phone at a man before approaching him and hitting him with a purse. Moments later, he slaps the man in front of other staff members.

At first glance, this looks like a typical clash between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. But dig deeper, and it’s clear this is more than just political mudslinging.

Responding to a question by AAP MLA Imran Hussain in the Delhi Assembly on the expected increase in electricity tariffs, Sood stated that Discoms are authorised to hike rates to recover the outstanding amount.