Kejriwal hints at Kumar Vishwas-Rahul Gandhi clash in LS polls

Arvind Kejriwal urges to 'honest' people from all spheres and political parties, including Congress and BJP, to join AAP

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 11 2013 | 8:25 PM IST
After making an impressive debut in capital, AAP today said it will contest Lok Sabha elections with hints thrown that one of its leaders Kumar Vishwas contesting against Rahul Gandhi.

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal also appealed to "honest" people from all spheres and political parties, including Congress and BJP, to join the party in the fight against corruption.

Addressing a public meeting here today to mark the party's victory in assembly election in Delhi in which it got 28 seats becoming the second largest party, Kejriwal, however, did not say in how many states and seats AAP would contest Lok Sabha elections.

Kejriwal said they would need more funds to contest Lok Sabha elections and urged people to donate generously.

"This fight (assembly election) could not be fought without your donations. We will now contest Lok Sabha polls and request you to donate generously," said Kejriwal.

Manish Sisodia, who won from Patparganj assembly seat in Delhi, said party member Kumar Vishwas can contest Lok Sabha elections against Rahul Gandhi.
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First Published: Dec 11 2013 | 8:17 PM IST

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