Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday introduced that she’s going to maintain public hearings in each meeting constituency, only a day after she was bodily assaulted throughout a ‘Jan Sunwai’ at her official residence in Civil Strains.
Asserting the choice, Rekha Gupta recalled her father’s lesson, “Once I was in school, Papa gave me a automotive to drive. Sooner or later, an enormous accident occurred. I acquired scared and have become afraid to even contact the automotive once more. Then Papa stated that accidents occur in life, however you possibly can’t cease out of worry. You possibly can’t cease strolling on the trail,” she stated.
She added, “As we speak, his identical lesson involves thoughts once more. Yesterday, one other accident occurred, however I can by no means cease combating for the pursuits of Delhiites.”
The chief minister pressured that ladies have the power to resist adversities. “Anyway, girls have double the power to battle by means of difficulties. They should cross numerous assessments to show themselves. I’m prepared too! Now, public hearings is not going to solely be held at my house however in each meeting of Delhi. Your Chief Minister, at your step,” Gupta stated.
On Wednesday, the Delhi CM stated the assault would by no means “shake her willpower” or “weaken her resolve” to serve the folks.
“Such assaults can by no means shake my willpower or weaken my resolve to serve the folks. I’ll now be amongst you with even better vitality and dedication,” she had stated in a publish on X.
Assault throughout Jan Sunvai at CM residence
The Delhi CM’s announcement got here after she was bodily assaulted throughout her weekly public listening to (Jan Sunvai) on Wednesday. Police stated the accused, recognized as Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakriya, a 41-year-old auto driver from Rajkot in Gujarat, entered posing as a complainant.
In line with folks within the CM’s workplace, the person moved ahead whereas the chief minister was interacting with residents, handed her a bit of paper, began talking loudly, used expletives, after which “attacked” her.
The CM’s safety group and others current on the spot overpowered the assailant and handed him over to police. A primary data report (FIR) beneath sections pertaining to try to homicide has been registered. Police stated his motives aren’t but identified, and it’s unclear if he acted alone.
In the meantime, on Thursday morning, all seven of the social gathering’s Members of Parliament from Delhi, together with Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal, visited Gupta at her residence to investigate about her well being. Delhi BJP MPs described the incident as a “mishap”.
