Rajesh Khimji, who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20), has told investigators that he had originally planned to stab her with a knife.

Shocking! Rekha Gupta's attacker Rajesh Khimji reveals plan to stab Delhi CM using knife

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was slapped during a public grievance hearing at her Civil Lines residence on Wednesday. But this incident is not the first in the national capital where politicians were slapped or attacked. Let's have a look at the six such incidents.

Slapped, kicked and more: Not just Rekha Gupta, these Indian politicians also faced public attacks

The claims of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta being slapped was debunked by Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva in an interaction with the media after the incident.

Was Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta slapped? Here's what reports say

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker may have been motivated by anger over the Supreme Court’s August 11 order against stray dogs. The accused, Rajesh Khimji, has been described by his mother and a neighbour as an animal lover who cared for dogs and cows. No official motive has been confirmed yet.

Rekha Gupta's attacker a dog lover? Rajesh Khimji's mother says he was 'angry at Supreme Court's street dog order'

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Shocking! Rekha Gupta's attacker Rajesh Khimji reveals plan to stab Delhi CM using knife

Slapped, kicked and more: Not just Rekha Gupta, these leaders also faced attacks

Was Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta slapped? Here's what reports say

Rekha Gupta’s attacker a dog lover? SC order may have triggered assault