Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Slapped By 35-Year-Old Man At Her Residence

In a shocking incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday during her weekly 'Jan Sunvai' programme at her official residence, as per the reports in the Hindi media.

A 35-year-old man attacked her. However, he was arrested by the Delhi Police.

Anjali, who was present at the spot, says, "This is wrong. Everyone has the right to Jan Sunvai. If an imposter can slap her, this is a big deal...I was there...The person was speaking and he suddenly slapped. Police have taken him away..."

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva "strongly" condemned the "attack" on the chief minister during her weekly 'Jan Sunwai' programme, said the Delhi BJP said in a message. Party sources told PTI said that the attacker first gave the CM some papers during the public hearing and then slapped her.

"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," the Delhi BJP said in a statement.

Another eyewitness Suresh Khandelwal said that the eyewitness was looking for opportunity to attack her. He told the ANI, "...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 8.05-8.10 am. Police took him away..."

It may be recalled that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was slapped by a man during a roadshow in Moti Nagar area in 2019.