Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Sparks Outrage: Questions Raised Over Security Lapse and Motive
In a shocking incident that has shaken Delhi’s political circles, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked on Wednesday morning during her Jan Sunwai (public hearing) session at her Civil Lines residence.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security arrangements for the capital’s highest elected representative.
The Incident
According to police and party sources, the accused—identified as Rajesh Bhai Kimji Bhai Sakariya, 41, a resident of Rajkot, Gujarat—managed to enter the Chief Minister’s Camp Office by posing as a complainant.
The Jan Sunwai programme, which begins daily at 8 am, is designed to give citizens direct access to the CM to present their grievances.
Witnesses said the accused stood patiently in the queue and approached the Chief Minister with what appeared to be court papers.
However, moments later, the situation escalated. Security personnel quickly intervened and escorted him away from the premises before local police were called in. The man has since been apprehended and is under interrogation.
Security Under Scrutiny
The incident has triggered outrage not only because of the attack itself but also because of the serious questions it raises about the security apparatus surrounding the Chief Minister.
How did an individual with alleged malicious intent get so close to the CM inside her official residence? Was the screening process at the Camp Office inadequate?
Observers have also questioned whether this attack could have been prevented with tighter security measures.
“Is it not a matter of shame that a woman holding the highest executive position in the capital can be physically attacked in her official residence?
If the Chief Minister herself is not safe, what message does it send to ordinary citizens?” asked a political analyst.
Police Action
DCP (North) Raja Banthia confirmed that the accused has been booked under Sections 109(1) (attempt to murder), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty), and 221 (obstructing public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Civil Lines police station.
“Further probe is on. We are investigating the case from all possible angles, including the motive of the accused,” he said.
Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh and other senior officers immediately reached the CM’s residence following the incident, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
Political Reactions
The Delhi BJP swiftly condemned the attack, with party president Virendra Sachdeva stating, “The Chief Minister is in a state of shock but stable. She is a strong woman who has always put Delhi first, and such shameful acts cannot break her spirit.”
Leaders across party lines denounced the incident.
Leader of Opposition and former CM Atishi posted on X, calling the attack “highly condemnable” and reminding that while protests and disagreements are part of democracy, violence has no place.
AAP supremo and former CM Arvind Kejriwal echoed similar sentiments, demanding strict action and emphasizing that democratic values must be protected.
Within the Delhi Cabinet, ministers expressed anger and solidarity. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa termed it a political conspiracy, while PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said it was a “direct assault on democratic values.
” Education Minister Ashish Sood called it a “cowardly assault on a sensitive and determined woman leader,” and demanded the police uncover the “conspiracy behind such anarchic acts.”
A Disturbing Pattern
This is not the first time a Delhi Chief Minister has faced public attacks. Former CM Arvind Kejriwal had earlier been attacked with ink at a rally and on another occasion faced a shoe attack.
The recurrence of such incidents now puts the spotlight firmly on why adequate preventive mechanisms are still missing.
The Big Questions
- What exactly was the motive of the accused?
- How did he bypass multiple layers of security to reach the CM in person?
- What were security officials doing at the time of the attack?
- Is this a lone act of frustration or part of a larger political conspiracy, as some ministers claim?
Until these questions are answered, the attack on CM Rekha Gupta will remain a dark blot on Delhi’s democratic culture.
It is indeed a shame that a woman Chief Minister, who symbolizes the will of the people, could be attacked during a public program meant to strengthen the bond between the government and citizens.
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