Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was targeted during her weekly Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines residence on Wednesday morning. According to sources, a stone was hurled at the CM while she was addressing the public gathering.
The incident occurred during the open house session, where citizens typically raise grievances directly with the CM. BJP sources confirmed that the attacker, a man in his mid-thirties, has been detained by authorities.
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LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi condemned the attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, calling it a “shameful act.” She noted that concerns about law and order in the capital have been growing, citing rising crimes like chain snatching. “Now, such an incident has occurred inside the official residence of Delhi’s Chief Minister, which is deeply upsetting,” she added. Chaturvedi also recalled a similar episode involving former CM Arvind Kejriwal, saying the BJP had seemingly celebrated it at the time. She stressed, “This is not a political issue. Regardless of who the Chief Minister...
LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning. Officials said the incident took place while Gupta was interacting with citizens and listening to their grievances. A man in his 30s approached her, handed over a piece of paper, and began shouting using expletives before allegedly slapping her. Security personnel immediately intervened and took the attacker into custody. Senior police officers arrived at the scene soon after. A senior official confirmed the man has been detained, and an investigation is underway...
LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Delhi Police have arrived at CM Rekha Gupta’s residence following an attack during this morning’s Jan Sunwai. The assailant has been apprehended and is currently being questioned by authorities.
#WATCH | Delhi Police officials have reached the residence of CM Rekha Gupta.
She was attacked by a man during Jan Sunvai this morning. He has been nabbed by the Police and is being questioned. pic.twitter.com/u4k3d7t41H
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LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Eyewitness Suresh Khandelwal said, “I arrived and soon after the CM came out to meet people. The accused seemed to be looking for an opportunity and attacked her. It happened around 8:05–8:10 am. The police took him away shortly after.” #WATCH | Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai | Suresh Khandelwal, claiming to be an eyewitness, says, “…I reached here and soon after the CM came out. She started meeting people. He (the accused) was looking for an opportunity and attacked her… It happened around… pic.twitter.com/WrurBfTcUQ — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025 ...
LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa tweeted, “CM Gupta’s fearless engagement with the public and her unwavering dedication to service clearly rattles the opposition, which has resorted to such shameful tactics. Wishing her strength, safety, and a speedy recovery.” I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on Hon’ble CM @gupta_rekha Ji during a public hearing. Her fearless connect with people and unwavering commitment to public service clearly unsettles the opposition, which is stooping to such shameful tactics. Wishing her strength, safety… pic.twitter.com/Qn5Zyscjh4 — Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) August 20, 2025 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1752148780792-0');...