 "AAP's popularity in Varanasi has rattled BJP: Kejriwal")
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in a violent and rattled state because of his party's decision to field him from Varanasi against Narendra Modi.
"In the last week, in Varanasi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has gained in terms of popularity. This has rattled the BJP, that's why goons from the BJP started assaulting us," Kejriwal said at his press conference here.
Kejriwal said these attacks made him wonder if such incidents could see a spurt if the BJP wins.
"We may have political differences, but that doesnt mean we will start attacking others. These acts have agitated the people, and they want to teach the BJP a lesson. If Modi's people start attacking like this even before the election results, then god forbid what will happen if they win, which looks dreadful," Kejriwal added.
Kejriwal remarked that these attacks will not intimidate the AAP. He asked the Election Commission to step in and send central forces to stop such acts of violence.
"We are not among those who will get afraid. We have asked the Election Commission to declare a couple of booths as sensitive and to depute central forces," Kejriwal added.
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Last night, reports say two AAP volunteers, Nandan Mishra and Ankit Lal, had an argument with some people who wore BJP badges at the Assi Ghat in Varanasi, which later turned into a brawl.
The victims claimed the attackers had allegedly criticised Kejriwal and when they objected, the alleged BJP attackers assaulted them.