Amethi, April 1 (IANS) AAP candidate Kumar Vishwas said Tuesday he was confident of defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi despite the BJP's move to field actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani in Amethi.
"I welcome her to the competition in Amethi but her candidature won't change anything," a confident Kumar Vishwas told IANS over the telephone.
Kumar Vishwas said as far as he was concerned, "she's just another candidate" in Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi is seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha.
The AAP candidate pointed out that he has had a headstart in Amethi, a sprawling and largely rural constituency in Uttar Pradesh widely known as a Gandhi family bastion.
"I have been going to 30-40 villages every day. I am in a village this moment as well, and I have been here for months.
"If she can come here in 45 degrees heat and talk to people, if she can stay here like I have been staying and discuss the issues of the people, I welcome her candidature.
"But the fact is that Amethi has already decided what it has to do. There is an Aam Aadmi Party wave... 'Jhadu ki lehar hai in Amethi'."
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Monday that it would field Smriti Irani, a popular actress, from Amethi and Supreme Court lawyer Ajay Aggarwal from Rae Bareli, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's constituency.
Kumar Vishwas reiterated the AAP charge that the BJP and Congress "give each other a walkover so that ... their leaders win" in elections.
"Why did they not field a strong candidate in Rae Bareli as well? This is the proof."
Kumar Vishwas said that if the BJP really wanted to put up a strong candidate in Amethi, they should have gone for BJP president Rajnath Singh or its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi or Arun Jaitley.
"I had even challenged him (Modi) that if you are so disappointed with the prince (Rahul Gandhi), then why don't you fight the election from Amethi yourself or pit one of your party stalwarts?"
"The BJP has brought in an ex-actress from Mumbai. They are making a mockery of the people and playing with their emotions. What does she (Smriti) know about Amethi?"
He went on: "Rahul was already an actor, and we have another actor who has come to contest."
India-Sri Lanka's first T20 will rain records: Rohit has a chance to achieve many milestones, a thrilling battle will be seen between Bumrah and Chahal
The 3-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka is starting from Thursday. The first match between the two teams will be played at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium from 7 pm. Rohit and Co are being
Big blow to Team India before T20 World Cup, Jasprit Bumrah is out, know which bowler can get his place
T20 World Cup 2022 is now less than a month away and in the meantime Team India has suffered a major setback. Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out due to injury in the Asia Cup 2022,
Weather Update: Chance of rain again in Delhi-NCR today, strong winds will blow, know- weather condition of other states
The weather update is about to take a turn in the capital of the country, Delhi. There is a possibility of light rain in isolated areas of the capital. According to the Meteorological Department
Imran's conversation with people: Pak PM said - inflation took away my sleepless nights, journalists are spreading despair - I want Nawaz Sharif
According to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, rising inflation in the country has snatched his sleepless nights. On Sunday, Khan spoke to the people over the phone through the program 'Aapka
Bigg Boss 14: After being homeless, Jasmine raised questions on Rakhi Sawant, said - fighting is against me
New Delhi: In the episode of Bigg Boss's latest weekend episode, Jasmin Bhasin became active in the house. All members of the family were greatly saddened by his aviation. After coming out of the
Windies Bravo ruled out of World Cup
Sydney, Feb 28 (IANS) West Indies top order batsman Darren Bravo has been ruled out of the cricket World Cup after failing to recover in time from a hamstring injury.The left-hander limped out of
XE Variant: Concern over a possible fourth wave in Delhi, the possible announcement of some restrictions in DDMA meeting on April 20
The cases of coronavirus infection are increasing rapidly in the country's capital Delhi. Within a week, the cases of corona have increased from 150 to more than 300. In this context, the speed of
Suspense on the name of CM in Karnataka! DK Shivakumar left for Delhi from Bangalore, said - I will not blackmail
The suspense remains on who will be the next CM of Karnataka. Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar and former CM Siddaramaiah are the frontrunners in the race for the next Chief Minister
5 terrorists killed in J&K in last 24 hours: One terrorist was killed in the early hours today; 104 terrorists killed this year
A terrorist was gunned down by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district this morning. Three encounters took place between security forces and terrorists in the last 24 hours. The army
Land bill likely in Rajya Sabha post break
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The contentious land acquisition bill is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha in the second half of the ongoing parliament session, government sources said on
