Such attacks can never break my spirit, will be amid public with more energy: Delhi CM
Taking to social media platform X, Gupta termed the attack as a "cowardly attempt" on the government's resolve to serve the people of the city, and work for their welfare.
She expressed that though she was in shock initially, which is something natural in such a scenario, but now she is feeling better.CM also requested all her well-wishers not to trouble themselves by trying to meet her for now, adding that she will soon be seen working amongst everyone.She asserted that from now on, she will be amongst the public with enhanced energy and dedication than before.Gupta also made it clear that the public hearings (Jan Sunwai) will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as it has been going on.She has said that people's trust and support are her greatest strength, and also expressed gratitude towards the public for the love, blessings, and good wishes.Meanwhile, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has termed the attack as a 'very serious' matter, alleging that it was an attempt on her life.He said that the attack on CM was full of hatred, alleging that the attacker had arrived for the public hearing with ill intentions.According to Mishra, an attempt was made to make her fall on the ground and hit her, and claimed that such an assault has never been witnessed in Delhi's politics so far.He suspects that the attacker cannot be alone, and there is a possibility of involvement of others in this entire incident.Mishra said that a woman CM being attacked who is engaged in serving people round-the-clock, whose doors are always open to the public has been attacked, there is something behind this, he added.Neither the law, nor the public will forgive the accused, he added.On being asked about whether there was possibility of any political angle to the incident, he said "I don't want to make any political statement on this matter today, whoever is behind it, will be revealed following the probe."He reiterated that the attack was very serious, much more than any kind of opposition, it was a planned attack, and he further added that CM's will power is strong and has further increased after the incident.
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