BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai, calling it a "cowardly" act and alleging a larger conspiracy by the Opposition to derail her public outreach program.
He said that the accused reached CM Rekha Gupta's Shalimar Bagh residence and did the recce. He stated that the accused spent the night near her residence and attacked after meeting her.
The accused had come to the Jan Sunvai with a plea to release his relative who is imprisoned in jail, as per sources. Earlier, the accused was apprehended by the Delhi police and was taken to the Civil Lines police station for questioning.
The Congress MP mentioned that the BJP is the "mother" of violence and there is anger among people for them. He also referred to previous cases of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal being attacked during public meetings and said that the BJP used to claim that the AAP chief used to be behind th
Sachdeva said that a man approached her and presented her papers during the Jan Sunvai on Wednesday morning. The accused tried to pull CM Gupta towards him, following which there was a little "jostling".
The Delhi Police on Wednesday apprehended one person in connection with attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and has been taken to the Civil Lines police station.
Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva condemned the "attack" on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as the police inquiry into the matter is underway, the statement further mentioned.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta 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.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a visionary leader, highlighting his policies for inclusive governance, equal partnership among states, and prioritising the nation's interest above politics.
"I extend my best wishes on the occasion of Independence Day. Let this celebration of Independence Day add new dimensions, new chapters to the upcoming India and let all of us Indians together take our India forward and make it a world leader," she said.
Alongside, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hoisted the national flag at his residence in New Delhi on Friday on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, joining millions across the country in celebrating the spirit of independence and national pride.