Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta termed the attack on her a "cowardly attempt on the resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people."
Taking to X, the chief minister, who was attacked during a public hearing at her camp office in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning, said, "The attack during this morning's public hearing was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people."
She said she was in shock after this attack, but now she is feeling better. The Delhi CM requested all her well-wishers not to trouble themselves by coming to meet her. "I will soon be seen working among you again," she added.
आज सुबह जनसुनवाई के दौरान मेरे ऊपर हुआ हमला केवल मेरे ऊपर नहीं, बल्कि दिल्ली की सेवा और जनता की भलाई के हमारे संकल्प पर किया गया एक कायराना प्रयास है।
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) August 20, 2025
स्वाभाविक है कि इस हमले के बाद मैं सदमे में थी, परन्तु अब बेहतर महसूस कर रही हूँ। मैं अपने सभी शुभचिंतकों से निवेदन करती हूँ कि…
While the CM's office described the attack on her as part of a "well-planned conspiracy to kill her", police officials have claimed that the assault was serious and could have been life-threatening.
Such attacks can never break my spirit or my resolve to serve the people, Gupta said and added that she will be among people with renewed energy and even more dedication.
"Public hearings and the resolution of people's problems will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support are my greatest strength," the Delhi CM said as she thanked people for her blessings and good wishes.
