"The party is vehemently opposed to corruption and this is what I liked in it. There is a disparity between the rich and poor and this also reflects in poor.
"If a common man joins and also becomes a part of politics then this is a welcoming step," Gandhi, son of Devidas Gandhi and maternal grandson of C Rajagopalchari said.
The 78-year-old Gandhi, who had contested against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from Amethi, has expressed his willingness to contest on a party ticket. The party, too has remained mum over the issue.
He added that he was approached by the party, but declined to reveal who he was in touch with from AAP and when was he contacted to join the party.
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