New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was "slapped" during the Jan Sunwai event at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday, 20 August. Delhi Police has arrested a man in connection with the attack. The accused, who attended the programme disguised as a complainant, identified himself as Rajesh Khimji.

The Congress condemned the incident but also questioned Delhi's governance, asking how ordinary citizens can feel safe if even the chief minister is not secure.

The attack on Rekha Gupta happened on Wednesday, 20 August, morning. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sources have told PTI that the accused first gave Delhi CM Rekha Gupta some papers during the public hearing and then attacked her.

Senior BJP leader H...