Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta slapped at Jansunwai, hospitalised
A man, believed to be in his thirties, disguised himself as a complainant and suddenly moved forward towards the Chief Minister before he allegedly slapped Rekha Gupta and pulled her hair. Security personnel at the venue immediately overpowered the attacker and handed him over to the police for questioning.
Security Concerns Raised After the Attack
Soon after the shocking incident, the Delhi Police deployed senior officers to the Chief Minister's residence to ensure safety and maintain order. CM Rekha Gupta was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring her condition.
This attack has raised serious questions about the security arrangements for such public hearings. Many political leaders have demanded a strict probe into how an assailant was able to get so close to the Delhi Chief Minister during a public meeting.
BJP Leaders Call for Investigation
Senior BJP leader Harish Khurana strongly condemned the assault, saying, 'One person present at the public meeting attacked the Chief Minister. Doctors are examining her condition, and we completely condemn this act of violence. Authorities must investigate if this incident has a political angle.'
The BJP further suggested that the attack might be part of a larger political conspiracy. Party leaders believe that certain political rivals are frustrated with the Chief Minister's work and influence on the ground. BJP minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the matter must be thoroughly investigated to uncover who was behind the assailant.
Opposition Leaders Also Condemn the Incident
Despite being in the opposition, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Atishi also denounced the attack. She said, 'The assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is space for differences of opinion and peaceful protest, but there is absolutely no place for violence. We expect the Delhi Police to take the strictest action against those responsible.'
Atishi added that she hoped the Delhi Chief Minister recovers soon and continues her work without fear.
Public Reactions and Next Steps
The shocking news of Rekha Gupta being slapped at a public meet has triggered strong reactions from citizens and political groups across Delhi. Many are expressing concern over the increasing intolerance in politics and the safety of elected leaders.
Authorities have confirmed that the attacker is being interrogated, and the investigation will determine whether the incident was politically motivated or carried out for personal reasons.
The event has also reignited debates on the safety measures in place for leaders who directly interact with the public in open forums such as Jansunwai.
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