New Delhi, Aug 20: Leaders across party lines on Wednesday condemned the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, calling it a "cowardly" act and said that the police are investigating and the matter will be cleared soon.

Chief Minister Gupta was attacked during the weekly 'Jan Sunvai' at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday. The police have arrested the attacker and are interrogating him. However, the reason for the attack is not clear yet.

The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the weekly 'Jan Sunvai' event at her official residence has been identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot, sources said. 

The Delhi Police have contacted their counterparts in Gujarat regarding the same, the sources added. The sources also said that 41-year-old Rajesh told the police that he hails from Rajkot.

The police are interrogating the man to ascertain the cause of the attack. Official confirmation on the attack and the attacker is awaited.

This incident is being viewed as a significant lapse in her security. Additionally, the Delhi Police will conduct an internal inquiry regarding how the incident occurred despite so much security.

Sources told IANS that Rajesh, during the weekly public hearing, suddenly came out and hurled a heavy object at the Chief Minister. Chief Minister Gupta fell on the ground after this attack, sources said.

Top officials of the Delhi Police are present at the spot, and an investigation is underway at the Civil Lines police station. According to the police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) was at the CM Rekha Gupta's residence.

The security at the CM's residence has been enhanced, and the investigation is on. More details are awaited.

Delhi Ministers alleged a political conspiracy behind the attack.

Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa strongly condemned the attack on the Chief Minister and said, "The CM works tirelessly for the people of Delhi, and this is nothing but a conspiracy by the opposition. They cannot tolerate that a Chief Minister spends hours among the public, meeting people openly at her residence without restrictions."

Claiming a conspiracy, he said, "This clearly indicates a political conspiracy behind the incident. The Delhi Police are investigating the matter, and all facts will soon come to light."

Minister Kapil Sharma also took to X and condemned the attack, indicating a political conspiracy. "The attempt to attack Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji during a public hearing is a cowardly act. Those who are afraid of the Ayushman Card, Devi buses, improving sewer systems, and the cleaning of the Yamuna... they are now resorting to such tactics," Mishra said.

"The determined government, chosen by the people's mandate, will neither bow nor stop for the sake of Delhi's development," he added.

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, also condemned the attack. Taking to X, she posted, "The attack on Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence."

"It is hoped that the Delhi Police will take the strictest action against the culprits. It is hoped that the Chief Minister is completely safe," she added.

Currently, the Chief Minister is being monitored by a doctor, after which it will be clear how many injuries she has suffered, said sources. Following the incident, security has been heightened at the Chief Minister's residence.

(IANS)