Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta During Jan Sunwai Sparks Political Uproar

New Delhi,  — In a shocking incident this morning, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) session held at her Civil Lines residence.

The Incident at a Glance

At approximately 8:15 a.m., a man posing as a petitioner handed over papers to the Chief Minister before suddenly assaulting her—slapping, pulling her hair, and pushing her—until security personnel intervened and restrained him. The attacker, identified as Rajesh Bhai Sakriya (also Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai), a 41-year-old man from Rajkot, Gujarat, was immediately apprehended and taken into custody

Injuries & Medical Care

Chief Minister Gupta sustained injuries to her head, shoulders, and hands and was promptly taken to a hospital for a medical examination . Delhi minister Parvesh Verma emphasized the severity of the injuries, with officials warning the attack could have been life-threatening

Motive, Investigation & Political Fallout

Early investigations suggest that the assault was premeditated. CCTV footage indicates the attacker had conducted reconnaissance of the CM’s residence a day prior. An attempt-to-murder FIR has been filed under section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The incident has escalated into a political storm. The BJP has labeled the assault a conspiracy and demanded stringent action, while the AAP drew parallels to similar attacks faced by their leaders in the past, including Arvind Kejriwal .

Chief Minister’s Response

Breaking her silence, Chief Minister Gupta took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the public. She condemned the attack as a “cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi” and pledged that her spirit remains unbroken. “Such attacks can never break my resolve to serve the people,” she affirmed. “I will return to serve you with even greater energy and dedication.” She also urged well-wishers not to visit her and committed to continuing Jan Sunwai sessions with renewed determination