Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during the weekly Jan Sunvai public hearing at her residence in Civil Lines on August 20, 2025. The assailant, identified by Delhi Police as Rajesh Khimji from Rajkot, Gujarat, was apprehended at the scene and is currently under police questioning. Authorities are verifying his identity and documents. Reports indicate that the accused conducted reconnaissance of the CM's Shalimar Bagh residence the previous day, including filming and photographing the premises. During the incident, the attacker reportedly slapped Gupta, pulled her hand, and attempted to pull her towards him, causing injuries to her hand and shoulder. Delhi Police and government officials, including Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Parvesh Sahib Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, confirmed the CM's stable condition and condemned the attack. Political leaders across parties, including Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva, Congress MPs Pramod Tiwari and Manickam Tagore, AAP leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, and others, expressed condemnation of the violence and called for thorough investigation. BJP representatives described the attack as a premeditated conspiracy aimed at disrupting the CM’s public engagement. The incident has prompted a police inquiry, with officials emphasizing the need for security and protection of public representatives. The attacker’s mother appealed for forgiveness, claiming her son acted out of love for dogs. The attack has drawn widespread political attention and calls for strict action against the perpetrator.