Delhi polls 2015: Arvind Kejriwal returns with roadshow in a show of strength

NEW DELHI: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called the upcoming polls a 'dharma yudh' of truth versus the bad and corruption as he launched a road show in the national capital ahead of filing his nomination papers.

AAP chief, who was supposed to file his nomination papers today, will now do so on Wednesday as he could not reach office on time.

AAP chief, who is locked in a war of words with Kiran Bedi, will in the evening take the battle to BJP chief ministerial candidate's constituency, and will campaign in Krishna Nagar, from where Bedi is contesting the polls.

Kiran Bedi, who has accused Kejriwal of spreading negativity, responded to AAP chief's war cry saying, "This is not a war, this is politics. Clean politics."

Earlier today, speaking to reporters, Kejriwal urged BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi to accept his challenge of a public debate before polls as it would help people make an informed choice in the coming elections.

Kiran Bedi, however, refused to take the challenge and said she is ready for a debate, but only on the floor of the House after the elections.

AAP chief's roadshow started from Valmiki Mandir in Mandir Marg and will pass through RK Ashram Lane, RK Ashram Marg, Gole Market, Peshwa Road, Birla Mandir, Kali Bari Marg, GPO, Ashoka Road, Patel Chowk and culminate at Jantar Mantar.

"The roadshow will keep away from India Gate and all those areas which have been locked down for Republic Day."

The party used roadshows as a highly effective mechanism for generating a buzz around its campaign during the 2013 assembly elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. In 2013, seven such roadshows had been planned and between 3,000 and 4,000 people had joined in. This time, since it is unlikely that there will be more shows, the party is leaving no stone unturned to make it a success.