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LIVE: Kumar Vishwas challenges Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, shown black flags

Amethi: Senior AAP leader Kumar Vishwas today openly challenged Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in his Lok Sabha constituency Amethi.Addressing the 'Jan Vishwas Rally' at Ramlila ground in Amethi, Kumar Vishwas appealed to the electorate

Kumar Vishwas also apologized for his controversial remarks on certain section of society.

“ I apologise if I have hurt the religious sentiments of people through my poems or speeches,” said Kumar.

Kumar Vishwas said that people like him never wanted to contest elections but they were challenged by the ruling party to prove their credentials as people's representatives.

Kumar Vishwas was shown black flags in the midst of his speech as well. An infuriated Kumar challenged them to take him on one -on- one.

“ Don't show me black flags. Tell me the time and place, I'll come all alone ant it's a promise,” said Kumar.

Vishwas also appealed AAP supporters not to get violent despite all these provocations.

Vishwas said Rahul Gandhi would spend nights in Amethi to win the sympathy of people in his constituency, but that alone would not solve their problems.

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh and the new recruit Ashutosh, the journalist-turned-politician, were also attended this rally.

Here is the live reporting of Jan Vishwas Rally: