Public Outrage After Attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta During Public Hearing

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing, causing shock and outrage throughout her constituency and among local women who rushed to meet her after hearing the news. Many women, neighbors, and supporters gathered at her residence to show solidarity and express their concern over the troubling incident.

Speaking to the media, several women shared their reactions. “Rekha Gupta is our representative, our ‘Didi’, and such an attack is extremely condemnable,” said one local resident. According to them, the news spread through community groups, prompting immediate support for the Chief Minister. “We were with her during the morning meeting. As soon as we got the information, it was only natural for us to come see her,” another woman recounted.

Eyewitnesses described the attack as shocking and unacceptable, especially since it was against a woman CM holding an open forum for public grievances. Rekha Gupta is known to be highly accessible to her constituents, holding public hearings every Wednesday and reportedly maintaining an open-door policy even at odd hours.

One attendee, who was present during the attack, described the sequence: “Around 8:30 to 8:40 AM, a man entered, set his bag aside, and, while we were helping maintain order, suddenly lunged at Madam. She was slightly bent down, and before we could react, he grabbed her. When I tried to intervene, he pulled my hair too.” Witnesses speculated the attacker might have been mentally unstable but also called for a full investigation, with some raising suspicions of a larger conspiracy.

The incident lasted only a couple of minutes, yet left a strong impact. Several women suffered minor injuries while trying to protect the Chief Minister. The assailant reportedly had no documents or official complaint, further raising questions about his intentions.

The attack occurred during the weekly public hearing, which typically sees 300 to 400 people in attendance. Rekha Gupta’s meetings are open, and constituents can directly present their grievances to her. This open policy has always made her a beloved figure, and the attack has saddened many who value her commitment and accessibility.

Supporters and local leaders have strongly condemned the incident, demanding strict action be taken against the attacker and greater security measures for public officials, particularly women leaders.