Watch: Punjab Congress MLA Thrashes Man Who Quizzed Him On Work Done

In the video, the policeman who initially tried to lead the man away from any confrontation joins in on the assault, as do the half-a-dozen people standing around

A video of Congress MLA Joginder Pal assaulting a man who quizzed him over work done in his constituency has added to the ruling party's headaches ahead of next year's Assembly election. Joginder Pal, the @INCPunjab MLA from Bhoa assembly seat in Pathankot district, when asked by a young man about his performance in the last 4.5 years....this is how the MLA responded....@ndtvpic.twitter.com/p2AVSOtqjx

The video shows Pal in a white kurta and addressing a small crowd of people inside a tent in Bhoa in Pathankot district. He appears to be talking about the work he has overseen in the village.

As he speaks it pans to a young man in a dark brown shirt who is on the fringe of the crowd and can be heard muttering. Pal initially glances in his direction, ignores him, and continues with his speech.

A police officer standing next to the man takes him by the arm and tries to quietly lead him away.