Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal was today attacked by an unidentified person during campaigning in Dakshinpuri area of South Delhi, prompting the former Chief Minister to abruptly cancel his roadshow.
When Kejriwal was shaking hands with his supporters, the person punched him on his back and even tried to slap him.
Later the man was thrashed by AAP workers and handed over to police.
"Some people are ready to go to any extent to become Prime Minister. Let them do whatever they are doing. Our religion teaches us non-violence. If we raise our hands, this movement will come to an end," Kejriwal said while blaming BJP for the assault.
Appealing for calm, the AAP leader asked his supporters not to indulge in any violence.
However, soon after the incident, the AAP leader's roadshow ended abruptly after which Kejriwal left for his residence.
Kejriwal was expected to cover areas like Saket, Mehrauli and Lado Sari, but did not do so. Party sources said that the attack on him was one of the reasons for ending the roadshow abruptly.
Kejriwal has been attacked a number of times in the past.
On March 28, he was attacked by a man, who claimed to be a supporter of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, during his election rally in Haryana.
