"Not Just An Attack On Me, But...": Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's First Reaction

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said the attack on her by a man today during "Jan Sunwai" -- a public grievance redressal session -- was "a cowardly attempt not only on me but on our resolve to serve Delhi and the public good". She said she is feeling better now and would be back at work soon. 

The man - identified as Rajesh Sakria, originally from Gujarat's Rajkot, had attacked the Chief Minister while meeting her in the guise of a petitioner. He slapped and pushed her and then pulled her hair before being overpowered by her securitymen. The man's exact motives are not yet known and a case of attempt to murder has been filed.