Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked: AAP, Congress condemn the assault, increase considerations over womens security

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress condemned the assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, whereas additionally questioning the police over the problem of girls’s security within the nationwide capital.

Ms. Gupta was allegedly attacked throughout a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) morning, the BJP mentioned. According to a senior police officer, the accused has been detained and additional inquiry is underway.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal confused that in a democratic system, variations of opinion and opposition are acceptable, however there could be no place for violence.

“I’m assured that Delhi Police will take acceptable motion. I hope the Chief Minister stays utterly protected and wholesome,” he mentioned in a put up on X in Hindi. Condemning the assault on her successor, Atishi echoed comparable views because the AAP supremo.

“The assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is very condemnable. In a democracy, there’s house for dissent and opposition, however none for violence,” she mentioned in a put up on X in Hindi. She expressed hope that Delhi Police will take the strictest motion towards the culprits. “I additionally want that the Chief Minister is totally protected,” she added within the put up.

Former Delhi Minister and AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj mentioned all events ought to unequivocally condemn such acts. “There isn’t any place for violence in a democracy. We totally slam this incident. Whenever former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked, BJP spokespersons mentioned that folks have been indignant and therefore the incidents occurred. We are displaying a giant coronary heart. The individuals of Delhi are sad with Gupta however violence just isn’t the answer. Any type of violence just isn’t justified,” he mentioned.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav criticised the assault and referred to as it extraordinarily unhappy. “It is condemnable that the Chief Minister was attacked. This additionally exposes the truth that girls usually are not protected in Delhi. People come right here for security. The police ought to get up and handle the problem of girls’s security,” he added.