Political Unrest: Leaders Condemn Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Opposition leaders across parties have strongly condemned the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public event. In a show of solidarity, leaders have called for swift police action and questioned the state of security in the capital, highlighting concerns for public safety and women's security.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-08-2025 10:31 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 10:31 IST
Political Unrest: Leaders Condemn Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a wave of political outrage, leaders from various parties condemned the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public event at her residence on Wednesday. Opposition Leader Atishi was quick to denounce the attack on the Chief Minister, emphasizing the place for disagreement over violence in a democracy.

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva expressed his strong disapproval of the assault, urging for a thorough police investigation to bring the culprits to justice. Similarly, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav termed the incident "unfortunate," raising critical concerns about the safety of the state's leadership and its broader implications for public security.

Statements of condemnation also came from other political figures, including Kapil Mishra and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, highlighting a unified demand for swift action. The incident has sparked debates on the adequacy of current security measures, particularly concerning women's safety in the national capital.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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