CM Rekha Gupta: Hand pulled-head hit the table... Delhi CM Rekha Gupta in shock after the attack

CM Rekha Gupta: The attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has created a stir in political and social circles. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva issued a statement on the incident and said that a youth pulled the Chief Minister forward on the pretext of handing over a paper during the public hearing, due to which her head hit the table. The Chief Minister is in shock due to this incident, but her medical checkup has been done and her condition is said to be stable.

Details of the incident

Sachdeva clarified that rumors like stone pelting or slapping are completely baseless. He said, "Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is a courageous woman and she will continue public hearing and public related programs as before." The police have detained the accused on the spot and interrogation is going on with him.

In the initial investigation, the accused has given his name as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakaria, who is a resident of Rajkot, Gujarat and is 41 years old. According to sources, a relative of the accused is currently in jail, and he had come to meet the Chief Minister with an application for his release. The matter is currently pending in the court.

Political reactions

Delhi government minister Parvesh Verma termed the attack as an attack on democracy and wrote on Twitter, "The attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is condemnable. During the public hearing, the general public can directly convey their problems to the Chief Minister. Such an incident is an attack on the democratic process. Strict action will be taken against the culprits."

Opposition leader and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also strongly condemned the incident. She said, "The attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is extremely worrying and condemnable. This is a clear indication of the complete breakdown of law and order in Delhi." Chaturvedi targeted the central government and said that the responsibility of security and law and order in Delhi lies with the Home Ministry, and they will have to decide accountability for it. Referring to the increasing criminal incidents in Delhi, she said, "Sometimes MP's chain snatching, sometimes barging into the Chief Minister's residence and attacking-these incidents are a matter of concern. This is not a question of man or woman, but a question of law and order."

Questions on law and order in Delhi

Referring to the attacks on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Priyanka Chaturvedi said that at that time some BJP leaders had made fun of him. She stressed that such incidents should rise above politics and be a matter of concern.

Further investigation

The police have started questioning the accused and are trying to find out what was his motive behind this attack. Delhi Police, while maintaining secrecy in this matter, said that any official statement will be issued only after the investigation is completed.