Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva condemned the attack on Gupta.
“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,” Delhi BJP said in a statement, reported news agency ANI.
A man breached the security and slapped Gupta, reported News18 citing sources.
The accused has been detained and taken to the police station by the authorities.
“One person apprehended and taken to Civil Lines Police Station in connection with attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence,” Delhi Police said, as per ANI.
Ministry of Home Affairs will be briefed on the attack, as per News18.
“This is very unfortunate. CM leads the entire Delhi, and I think that the more such incidents are condemned, the less it is. But this incident also exposes women’s safety. If the CM of Delhi is not safe, how can a common man or common woman be safe?” Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav told ANI.
#WATCH | On an attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav says, “This is very unfortunate. CM leads the entire Delhi, and I think that the more such incidents are condemned, the less it is. But this incident also exposes… pic.twitter.com/TJ2jOsx9jc
— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025
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First Published:Â Aug 20, 2025 9:13 AM IST
