Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing by Rajesh Sakriya, reportedly upset over stray dog relocation. BJP suspects political motives, while AAP condemns the violence and calls for strict action.
New Delhi: On August 20, the man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been identified as Rajesh Sakriya, a resident originally from Rajkot, Gujarat. Delhi Police have contacted his family, and his mother, Bhanu, said that Rajesh is a dog lover and was upset over the Supreme Court’s recent decision to round up stray dogs in Delhi NCR and transfer them to shelters, sources revealed.
Some reports also suggest that 41-year-old Sakriya had attended the public meeting seeking the Chief Minister’s assistance after a relative of his was arrested. An official statement from Delhi Police is still awaited.
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Eyewitnesses said that Sakriya approached the Chief Minister with some documents. During the interaction, he began shouting and suddenly attacked her.
Some eyewitnesses claimed that he seemed drunk, although this has not yet been officially confirmed.
The Chief Minister’s security personnel immediately restrained him after the attack. Sakriya is now under questioning as Delhi Police investigate the reasons behind the incident.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked this morning during a public hearing at her residence while attending a ‘Jansunwai’ meeting, where she meets residents to listen to their grievances.
The BJP has expressed suspicion of a political conspiracy behind the attack. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said,
“Rivals cannot tolerate the Chief Minister’s work on the ground and an investigation is on to find out who is behind the attacker.”
Former Chief Minister and opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi condemned the attack, stating,
“The attack on Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence. Hoping that the Delhi Police will take the strictest action against the culprits. It is hoped that the Chief Minister is completely safe,”
said Ms Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
According to sources within the Delhi Police, a full inquiry will be conducted to determine how such a major security lapse occurred. Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh will personally oversee the investigation to ensure proper accountability and follow-up.
‘Jansunwai’ program
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta regularly holds ‘Jansunwai’ meetings at her residence to directly hear the grievances and problems of citizens. These public hearings allow residents to submit their complaints, seek solutions, and interact with government officials for prompt action.
The program is designed to make governance more accessible and transparent, giving people an opportunity to directly communicate their issues to the highest state authority.
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