Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement with Afzal Guru.

Atishi condemned his actions, calling them a new low in political campaigning. This incident sparked a strong reaction from AAP leaders, with Arvind Kejriwal condemning the BJP's behavior and asserting that the people of Delhi would not tolerate such insults, especially toward a female Chief Minister. The controversy is the latest in a series of remarks by BJP leaders, including a previous sexist comment made by Bidhuri about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi. Following public outrage, Bidhuri issued an apology, though the issue continues to spark discussions about the treatment of women in Indian politics.