Delhi CM Rekha Gupta gives first message after the attack

Rekha Gupta said that she was “feeling better” and that the ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme would continue.

On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the attack against her during a public meeting was a ‘cowardly attempt’ and such incidents would never ‘shake her determination’ or ‘weaken her resolve’ to serve the people.

Rekha Gupta, after the attack, gives the first message.

Delhi police registered an FIR in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her camp office. On Wednesday, the Delhi CM said that the attack against her during a public meeting was a cowardly attempt. Still, such incidents will never shake her resolve or determination to serve the people. The Delhi CM made the remark hours after she was attacked during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her camp office in Civil Lines. The incident unfolded when a man tried pulling CM’s hand, which led to some jostling during which “her head touched the edge of the table,” according to Delhi BJP president VirendraSachdeva. Rekha Gupta said she was “feeling better” and that the “Jan Sunwai” programme would continue.

“Such attacks can never shake my determination.”

The Chief Minister in a post on X said, “Such attacks can never shake my determination or weaken my resolve to serve the people. I will now be among you with even greater energy and dedication.” She added, “Public hearings and efforts to address people’s concerns will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support remain my greatest strength.” Urging well-wishers not to trouble themselves by visiting her, she said, “Very soon, you will see me back at work among you.”

The police have arrested the accused, SakriyaRajeshbhaiKhimjibhai, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. Currently, he is being jointly interrogated by the IB and the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Delhi Police has registered an FIR of attempt to murder in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.Rekha Gupta said that she was “feeling better” and that the ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme would continue.

On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the attack against her during a public meeting was a ‘cowardly attempt’ and such incidents would never ‘shake her determination’ or ‘weaken her resolve’ to serve the people.

Rekha Gupta, after the attack, gives the first message.

Delhi police registered an FIR in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her camp office. On Wednesday, the Delhi CM said that the attack against her during a public meeting was a cowardly attempt. Still, such incidents will never shake her resolve or determination to serve the people. The Delhi CM made the remark hours after she was attacked during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her camp office in Civil Lines. The incident unfolded when a man tried pulling CM’s hand, which led to some jostling during which “her head touched the edge of the table,” according to Delhi BJP president VirendraSachdeva. Rekha Gupta said she was “feeling better” and that the “Jan Sunwai” programme would continue.

“Such attacks can never shake my determination.”

The Chief Minister in a post on X said, “Such attacks can never shake my determination or weaken my resolve to serve the people. I will now be among you with even greater energy and dedication.” She added, “Public hearings and efforts to address people’s concerns will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support remain my greatest strength.” Urging well-wishers not to trouble themselves by visiting her, she said, “Very soon, you will see me back at work among you.”

The police have arrested the accused, SakriyaRajeshbhaiKhimjibhai, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. Currently, he is being jointly interrogated by the IB and the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Delhi Police has registered an FIR of attempt to murder in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.