Delhi BJP condemns 'mishap' during CM Rekha Gupta's meeting with citizens
The party did not divulge more details.
'Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva strongly condemns the attack on CM Rekha Gupta during the weekly Jan Sunvai,' news agency ANI quoted the party statement, adding that police inquiry will reveal details.
Unconfirmed reports on television channels claimed thta one person attending the 'Jan Sunvai' slapped the Delhi CM.
HT.com has not been able to independently verify the information.
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