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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rekha Gupta ‘attacked', ‘hit head against table': Who attacked Delhi CM?
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked by a man during an event at her residence in Civil Lines, a 'mishap' that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned on Wednesday saying that police inquiry over the matter is on. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was stable after the incident, BJP said on Wednesday(@rekha x) One person was nabbed by the police in connection with the incident that took place during 'Jan Sunvai' (public hearing) event at her residence. Who is the accused According to initial interrogation, the accused identified himself as Rajesh, 41, from Gujarat's Rajkot. Police were verifying his statement. There is still no clarity on what exactly happened, with conflicting versions from people who were present at the event. People from the CM's office say the chief minister was "slapped" and her 'hair was pulled', while Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva said while speaking to reporters later that the claims 'were fabricated' and the CM got injured following a commotion when a person attempted to pull her at the event. According to people in CM office, the chief minister was interacting with citizens and listening to their grievances when a man suddenly surged forward, handed over an piece of paper to the CM, started talking in a loudly with her, using expletives before slapping her. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said the man attacked her physically 'by pulling hair'. "We are being told that he attacked her physically by pulling hair. From the things that he way saying it seems that this person had criminal intent and had political leanings. He has been detained by police. We are waiting further inquiry," Praveen Shankar Kapoor said. Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva, however, refuted reports of CM getting slapped and said she hit her head at the edge of a table after their was commotion when a man suddenly held her hand and attempted to pull her. "CM was interacting with the public during Jan Sunvai when a man approached her, presented some paper… he suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her. During this, there was a little jostling and may be her head touched a corner a little. People nabbed him." Sachdeva said, adding that other details are being investigated by the Police. "We should wait for the investigation to be over and more details to emerge." He added that the CM is all stable and doctors have examined her. "This has caused some shock. I have met her, she is a strong woman. It seems that the slap or stone-throwing stories are fabricated. Jan Sunvai will continue. CM is resting right now but she has said that she will not cancel her programmes," Sachdeva added.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta 'attacked' during Jan Sunwai; accused detained
#WATCH | Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "During Jan Sunvai this morning, CM was speaking with the public like she always does. A man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little…
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta 'attacked' during Jan Sunwai; accused arrested
#WATCH | Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "During Jan Sunvai this morning, CM was speaking with the public like she always does. A man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little…
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during a public event at her residence
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta faced an attack during a Jan Sunvai at her Civil Lines residence. The incident occurred on Wednesday. ANI reported the event. Virendraa Sachdeva, Delhi BJP President, has condemned the attack. A police inquiry is anticipated. The investigation aims to uncover further details regarding the assault. The Jan Sunvai is a weekly public hearing. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was reportedly attacked during the weekly Jan Sunvai at her residence in Civil Lines, ANI has reported on BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva has strongly condemned the a police inquiry is expected to reveal more Jan Sunvai is a weekly public hearing where citizens bring their grievances directly to the Chief Minister's office.
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slapped during Jan Sunvai, accused is now...
In a shocking incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was reportedly attacked during the weekly Jan Sunvai at her residence in Civil Lines early on Wednesday. As per eyewitnesses within party said that Gupta was 'attacked' by a man aged around 35. He first gave the CM some papers during the public hearing and then allegedly attacked her. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva has strongly condemned the incident. Taking a strong note of it, Delhi BJP said, 'A mishap happened during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Civil Lines. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva strongly condemns the attack on CM Rekha Gupta during the weekly Jan Sunvai. Police inquiry to reveal details.' According to Delhi Police, one person apprehended and taken to Civil Lines Police Station in connection with attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence.
