Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during the weekly ‘Jan Sunwai’ held at her official residence in Civil Lines on wednesday. The incident sparked widespread outrage. Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva condemned the “attack” on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. The administration has launched an investigation and is considering enhanced security measures for future Jan Samvaad programmes.
BJP says that a 35-year-old man had come to meet the CM with papers. After telling his matter to the CM, he started screaming and tried to attack her.
A mishap happened during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Civil Lines. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva strongly condemns the attack on CM Rekha Gupta during the weekly Jan Sunvai. Police inquiry to reveal details: Delhi BJP
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According to media reports, the man has also slapped the Delhi CM. Delhi Police mentioned, “One person apprehended and taken to Civil Lines Police Station in connection with attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence.”
One person apprehended and taken to Civil Lines Police Station in connection with attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence: Delhi Police https://t.co/V3SAreaKgo
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According to Delhi BJP, “A mishap happened during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Civil Lines. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva strongly condemns the attack on CM Rekha Gupta during the weekly Jan Sunvai. Police inquiry to reveal details.”
#WATCH | Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai | Anjali, who was present at the spot, says, "This is wrong. Everyone has the right to Jan Sunvai. If an imposter can slap her, this is a big deal…I was there…The person was speaking and he suddenly slapped. Police… pic.twitter.com/fsQCY8Jl0P
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Anjali, who was present at the spot, said, “This is wrong. Everyone has the right to Jan Sunvai. If an imposter can slap her, this is a big deal…I was there…The person was speaking and he suddenly slapped. Police have taken him away…”
Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav also condemned the alleged attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, terming the incident “unfortunate”.
He said that the Chief Minister leads the entire Delhi. Yadav also questioned the security of the Delhi CM, stating that if she is not safe in the state, then who else is?
“This is very unfortunate. CM leads the entire Delhi, and I think that the more such incidents are condemned, the less it is. But this incident also exposes women’s safety. If the CM of Delhi is not safe, how can a common man or common woman be safe?,” Devender Yadav told ANI.
Delhi LoP and AAP leader Atishi wrote on her X handle that, “The attack on Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence. Hoping that the Delhi Police will take the strictest action against the culprits. It is hoped that the Chief Minister is completely safe.”
Delhi LoP and AAP leader Atishi tweets, "The attack on Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence. Hoping that the Delhi Police will take the strictest action against… pic.twitter.com/9iOZWbnIUS
— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025
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