CM Rekha Gupta Attack: ‘He Said Something, Then…’ – Eyewitnesses Recall How The Jan Sunwai Incident Unfolded

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was ‘slapped’ during a Jan Sunwai programme at her official residence, eyewitnesses told ANI. They said the attacker, a 35-year-old man, spoke to her just moments before the assault, leaving everyone shocked. The Delhi Police immediately took him into custody.

An eyewitness, Shailendra Kumar, says, “I had come from Uttam Nagar with a complaint over sewer. When I reached the gates, chaos broke out because the CM was slapped. This is wrong.”

#WATCH | Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai | Shailendra Kumar says, "I had come from Uttam Nagar with a complaint over sewer. When I reached the gates, chaos broke out because the CM was slapped. This is wrong…" pic.twitter.com/dVIJhz6ipD

— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025

Another person, who was present at the spot but did not witness the attack, said the person was saying something and suddenly “slapped her”.

Anjali 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.”

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