Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that the attack on her during a public grievance or ‘Jan Sunwai’ hearing was a cowardly attempt to break her resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people. She said that she is feeling better now and will soon be seen working among the public again.

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CM Rekha Gupta sustained injuries to her hands and head. In response to the matter, she wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Naturally, I was in shock after this attack, but I am feeling better now. I request all my well-wishers to please not bother to meet me. I will be seen working among you very soon. Such attacks can never break my spirit and resolve to serve the public. Now I will be among you with more energy and dedication than ever before. Jan Sunwai and resolving public problems will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support is my biggest strength.”

The CMO has said that the attack was planned, and videos have surfaced showing the attacker recceing Gupta’s ancestral home.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Jan Sunwai

The Chief Minister was attacked by a man identified as Rajesh Sakria, who hails from Gujarat’s Rajkot. He met the CM in the guise of a petitioner during Jan Sunwai and then slapped, pushed and pulled her hair. A case in connection with an attempt to murder has been filed against Sakria, and further details are awaited.

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The attacker is being questioned by the police. According to her mother, he was a dog lover and resented the Supreme Court's recent order to move all stray dogs to a shelter in Delhi-NCR. On the other hand, some accounts suggest that he was upset over the jailing of one of his relatives.