Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Public Hearing: Political Uproar, Security Questions Raised”

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday morning during a public hearing. According to reports, a man from Gujarat slapped the Chief Minister and hurled abuses at her, causing chaos at the venue. Police immediately escorted the CM to safety and detained the attacker for questioning, focusing on his motives and the reason for traveling from Gujarat to Delhi to carry out the attack.

The incident has sparked a political storm, with BJP leaders suspecting a political conspiracy behind the attack. Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemned the incident on social media, calling it highly deplorable and emphasizing that while disagreements are natural in a democracy, there is no place for violence. He expressed confidence that Delhi Police would take appropriate action and wished for the CM’s safety.

Atishi, former Delhi CM, also condemned the attack on social media, echoing the sentiment that violence has no place in democracy and urging strict action against the perpetrator.

The public hearing was suspended after the incident, and the Chief Minister was taken indoors, confirmed to be safe. The event has fueled debates on social media, with users drawing comparisons to previous attacks on Arvind Kejriwal, which were then described as public anger by the BJP, while the current incident is being labeled a political conspiracy.

Eyewitnesses described the attacker as appearing drunk and carrying some papers, managing to reach the CM despite heavy security. Many are questioning how such a breach could occur and are demanding accountability.

Leaders from all parties have condemned the violence, stressing that it has no place in society or politics. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issued a strong statement denouncing the attack and demanded the strictest punishment for the accused, reiterating their belief that violence is never an answer, regardless of public frustration.

The Delhi Police continue to investigate the incident, and the political discourse around the attack remains heated.