Clean Chit for CM Rekha Gupta Over 'Hanuman' Remark
Delhi Police report finds no offense in CM Rekha Gupta's remarks comparing officials to Lord Hanuman. Court to hear arguments next.
The Delhi Police have provided a significant reprieve to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, filing a status report that gives her a clean chit regarding controversial remarks made about government officials. The police concluded that no cognizable offence was committed by the Chief Minister during a public event held in September 2025.
The Controversy: 'Tails on Fire'
The legal battle began following a public programme on September 23, 2025, at the Kashmiri Gate ISBT. The event was organized to launch the Delhi Transport Corporation's (DTC) interstate AC bus service connecting Delhi and Baraut in Uttar Pradesh.
While addressing the gathering, which included both government officials and the general public, CM Rekha Gupta made a comparison between the functioning of government officials and Lord Hanuman. According to the complaint, she stated: “Our Delhi government officials are all like Hanuman. These Hanumans work hard when their tails catch fire. Before that, they forget.”
The Legal Challenge
A complaint was subsequently filed by Ram Niwas Sharma, who sought the registration of an FIR against the Chief Minister. The complaint was filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, along with an application under Section 175(3) of the BNSS.
The complainant argued that the remarks were made in a public forum during an official government function and were heard by a wide audience, including the officials being criticized.
Police Findings and Court Proceedings
Acting on a court order from October 3, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kashmere Gate police station submitted a status report. The report, filed by SI Mukesh Tomer, included a transcript of the speech delivered on September 23, 2025, accompanied by a certificate under section 63(4)(c) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
After reviewing the evidence, the Delhi Police stated that the remarks did not constitute a cognizable offence, effectively clearing the Chief Minister of the allegations.
What Happens Next?
The matter is currently before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwani Panwar. While the police report has been taken on record, the court has not yet made a final finding on the allegations.
Counsel for the complainant, advocate Sanjeet Kumar, has requested additional time to file an objection or reply to the police status report. The court has granted this request and listed the matter for further arguments on October 29.