Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, BJP said - an attempt was made to pull her by holding her hand
Delhi News: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during the weekly public hearing on Wednesday. This incident took place during the public hearing at the Chief Minister's residence. Meanwhile the accused has been taken into custody.
According to the officials of the Chief Minister's residence, when the CM was conducting a public hearing, at that time a person reached there with his complaint. During this, he slapped the Chief Minister. The person has been taken into custody. The accused has been taken to the Civil Lines Police Station.
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In the initial information, the accused has given his name as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Sakaria. The accused is a resident of Rajkot. He is 41 years old. According to Home Ministry sources, Delhi Police has informed the Home Ministry about the attack on the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar also said that a person reached CM Gupta on the pretext of public hearing. He first gave some papers to the CM, then started shouting and slapped her. However, the Delhi BJP president has denied slapping the Delhi CM.
Delhi BJP president statement on the attack
Giving details of the entire incident, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that during the public hearing this morning, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was in the midst of the public and was talking to them. Meanwhile, a person comes to her, places some papers and suddenly tries to pull her by touching her hand. During this, there is a scuffle and her head probably hit a corner of the table.
Shocked by today’s attack on Delhi CM @gupta_rekha Ji during public hearing. Praying for her safety & speedy recovery. Bajrang Bali bless you.
— Tajinder Bagga (@TajinderBagga) August 20, 2025
Police is currently investigating who that person is
The police is currently engaged in a full investigation. The Chief Minister's condition is stable. The doctors have seen her. She is in shock. I have met the Chief Minister, she is a strong woman, she knows that there is a commitment towards Delhi. She has said that she will not stop from her daily work.
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The age of the accused person who attacked the Delhi CM is said to be 35 years. Delhi BJP has condemned this incident. BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri said that I think this attempt to attack Rekha Gupta has been made with the intention of derailing the public hearing.
BJP leader Tajinder Bagga said that I am shocked by the news of attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the public hearing. I wish for her safety and speedy recovery. May Bajrang Bali bless you.
The AAP Party has condemned the attack on Chief Minster. Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda said that Delhi Police is investigating the matter. Our party has a clear stand on such matters.
Deputy Commissioner of Police has reached the Chief Minister's residence and is investigating the matter. On this incident, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi said that the attack on Delhi CM is condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for dissent and protest but there is no place for violence. Hopefully, the Chief Minister is completely safe.
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Reacting to this incident, Delhi Congress chief Devendra Yadav said that this incident is very unfortunate. The Chief Minister represents the whole of Delhi and I feel that such incidents should be condemned. If the Chief Minister of Delhi is not safe, then how can a common woman be safe in the capital?
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