Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Rekha Gupta Prays at Jhandewala Temple, Warns Against Disruption
Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s chief minister, visited Jhandewala temple on the first day of Navratri.
She prayed for people to have happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.
She also wished that people she accused of spreading disorder would gain wisdom.
Gupta said people are allowed to express their opinions in a democracy.
But she said protests should not damage public property or make life difficult for other people.
She said the Delhi government wants to keep residents safe and the city running normally.
Her comments came after police and security forces detained more than 7,000 protesters.
The protesters were alleged to have tried to gather at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prayed at Jhandewala temple on Navratri’s first day.
She said she prayed for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health for the country’s people.
Gupta said attempts to disrupt Delhi or damage public property would not be tolerated.
She said people have the right to express their views, but protests should not inconvenience residents or disrupt normal city life.
Her comments followed the detention of more than 7,000 protesters who allegedly tried to gather at Jantar Mantar.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta; more than 7,000 protesters were detained, according to the reports.
- What
- Gupta prayed at Jhandewala temple and said protests that disrupt the city or damage public property would not be tolerated.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, the first day of Navratri; the reported detentions took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Jhandewala temple in Delhi; protesters allegedly tried to gather at Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- Gupta said her prayers were for the country’s people and described public safety, convenience and the city’s normal functioning as government priorities.
- Chief minister
- Rekha Gupta
- Temple
- Jhandewala temple
- Occasion
- First day of Navratri
- Protest detentions
- More than 7,000, according to the reports
- Reported gathering site
- Jantar Mantar
- Gupta’s stated priorities
- Citizens’ safety and convenience, and maintaining the city’s normal functioning
