LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ‘Slapped’ During Jan Sunwai

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

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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) <a href="

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Condemning the incident, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav said, “Those responsible must be punished severely. This attack highlights that no one in Delhi is truly safe—not just women, but anyone. The behaviour and the tragic incident faced by CM Rekha Gupta must be strongly denounced. It’s time to act decisively, ensuring that Delhi’s laws and women’s safety are given top priority.”

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Senior AAP leader Atishi took to X, stating, “The attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is completely unacceptable. While democracy allows for disagreement and protest, it leaves no room for violence.” She added that she hopes the Delhi Police will take strict action against those responsible and that the Chief Minister is safe.

दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता पर हुआ हमला बेहद निंदनीय है। लोकतंत्र में असहमति और विरोध की जगह होती है, लेकिन हिंसा के लिए कोई जगह नहीं है।

उम्मीद है कि दिल्ली पुलिस दोषियों पर कड़ी से कड़ी कार्रवाई करेगी। आशा है मुख्यमंत्री पूरी तरह सुरक्षित हैं। https://t.co/I0olIy2opH

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) <a href="

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said, “During this morning’s Jan Sunwai, the CM was interacting with the public as usual when a man approached her, handed over some papers, and suddenly tried to pull her towards him. There was some minor jostling, and people restrained him. The police are investigating his identity and other details. The CM is stable and has been examined by doctors. I have met her, and she is a strong woman. It appears she sustained a minor blow to the head. Reports of a slap or stone attack are...

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | The attacker has been taken into police custody, and senior law enforcement officials have reached Chief Minister Gupta’s residence.

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | According to BJP sources, the assailant, a man in his mid-thirties, initially handed some papers to Chief Minister Gupta during the public hearing before attacking her.

LIVE Updates | Delhi CM Attacked | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was targeted during her weekly Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines residence on Wednesday morning. Sources reported that a stone was hurled at her during the public grievance session. A Jan Sunwai serves as an open forum for citizens to raise their concerns.