Shock at Jan Sunwai: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked, Stable After Scuffle
A disturbing incident unfolded this morning during the weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) held at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s residence in Civil Lines. Someone pretending to be a complainant made their way to the front of the crowd and suddenly attacked the Chief Minister. Security guards quickly took him down and held him.
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Initial reports described a slap and attempted hair pull, though BJP leaders later characterized these claims as sensational and possibly exaggerated. They emphasized that during a momentary commotion, CM Gupta’s head might have struck a piece of furniture, resulting in a minor injury. Medical professionals are currently monitoring her condition, which remains stable.
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Authorities have found and arrested the offender, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, who is 41 years old and lives in Rajkot, Gujarat. His family says he has mental health problems and went to Delhi to try to get a relative out of jail. The police are still looking into the case to find out why it happened.
Politicians from all sides have condemned the attack in the same way. BJP leaders called the violence a clear attack on democratic norms and promised a full probe. Atishi, the leader of the AAP, said that in a democracy, it’s okay to disagree with someone, but “there is absolutely no place for violence.” Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister, agreed with her and told the police to take action.
दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता पर हुआ हमला बेहद निंदनीय है। लोकतांत्रिक व्यवस्था में विचारों का मतभेद और विरोध स्वीकार्य है, लेकिन हिंसा के लिए कोई स्थान नहीं हो सकता।
मुझे विश्वास है कि दिल्ली पुलिस उचित कार्रवाई करेगी। आशा है कि मुख्यमंत्री पूरी तरह सुरक्षित और स्वस्थ हों।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 20, 2025
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Naturally, worries about safety have grown since the event. Officials admitted that the mistake was severe and promised the public that all future public meetings would have stricter security measures in place. While Delhi deals with the effects of this startling breach, the event has led to more in-depth discussions on the safety of public figures and the strength of democratic forums.
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