Delhi's political landscape is stirred as leaders across party lines condemn the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai event. Atishi, Leader of Opposition, emphasized the absence of violence in democracy, urging strict action. BJP President Virendra Sachdeva also denounced the incident, while Congress chief Devender Yadav questioned the CM's security, highlighting broader safety concerns.
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