'Gave Some Papers, Then Hit Her': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta 'Attacked' During Jan Sunwai, Alleges BJP; 1 Held

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked at a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning, the BJP claimed. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva "strongly" condemned the "attack" on the chief minister, calling it a “serious breach of security” and demanded accountability.

Party sources said that Gupta was "attacked" by a man aged around 35. He first gave the CM some papers during the public hearing and then allegedly attacked her, they said.

"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.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav also condemned the alleged attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, terming the incident "unfortunate".

He said that the Chief Minister leads the entire Delhi. Yadav also questioned the security of the Delhi CM, stating that if she is not safe in the state, then who else is?

"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?," Devender Yadav told ANI.

Delhi CM Attacked: 1 held

The Delhi Police said that one person was apprehended and taken to Civil Lines Police Station in connection with the incident.

The Civil Lines residence is a designated venue where the chief minister meets citizens to hear their grievances every week.

Rekha Gupta visited residential areas where Yamuna Water entered

CM Gupta on Tuesday visited the residential area at Yamuna Bazaar, where water from the overflowing Yamuna River has entered and assured that there is no flood-like situation in Delhi and the water level will drop within one to two days.

After assessing the affected area, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "The situation is under control. The water level was close to 206 m in the morning, but it has not crossed this mark yet. The water should recede in a day or two. We are providing food and water, as well as a medical facility here. There is no flood situation in Delhi."

She said that the administration has made arrangements in school for those who want to go to a safer location, providing them with a place to stay and food, as well as all the necessary help in the affected area.

(With inputs from agencies)