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 of Amethi to bring to an end the dynastic politics of Congress party and throw Rahul gandhi out in next Lok Sabha elections. "Amethi has to decide now. I am an 'aam aadmi' and he (Rahul Gandhi) is a prince. If Amethi wants, it can get rid of dynasty politics. Winning and losing is not the point, but what is important is we are challenging dynastic politics and corruption,"Kumar said.Kumar accused Rahul Gandhi of not paying any attention to real issues of people of Amethi.He reminded the audience that Rahul did not raise any Amethi related issue in parliament."Rahul Gandhi, prior to elections, turns up in Amethi seeking votes, but when the time comes to work for the people there, he never pays heed," said Kumar.Earlier, eggs were thrown at the car of Kumar Vishwas when he was on his way to Amethi. Kumar Vishwas wondered why his visit to Amethi was so being opposed so strongly.“Do I need to obtain any visa for visiting Amethi?” asked Kumar.“Those who believe that they can scare us by showing black flags and pelting stones are mistaken. We are here to stay and not to flee,” added Vishwas.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: 03:00pm - Kumar Vishwas concludes his speech02:55pm- Kumar: I decided to join electoral politics so that I could answer my grand daughter when 20 years down the line she asks me what was I doing when the nation was fighting the second war of independence. 02:54pm- Kumar: I'll request all AAP members not to get violent even if we are attacked by Congress workers.02:53pm- Kumar: Rahul goes to a Dalit's home in the night but is an MP required to do that? He should actually worry about Dalits in he night when he is having dinner.02:50pm- Kumar: Don't show black flags to me. If want to beat me then do let me knowthe time and place, I'll come all alone.02:48pm- Kumar- We did not want to fight elections but they challenged us to show our might.02:47pm - Kumar: The more Congress opposes us, the more support will pour for us.02:36pm- Kumar: I'm disappointed with Rahul Gandhi because he did not raise issues of Amethi in parliament.02:35pm - Kumar: I apologize if I have hurt anybody's religious feelings through my poems or speeches.02:34pm - Kumar Vishwas shown black flags in rally02:33pm - Kumar: I have left my job and profession for you, the common man.02:32pm - Kumar: Those who believe that we can be scared by showing flags or hurling eggs are mistaken.02:31pm - Kumar: I want to ask those who are opposing my entry into Amethi - Do I need any visa to enter Amethi?02:30pm- Kumar Vishwas begins his speech02:07pm- Sanjay Singh:AAP will release the first list of LS candidates on January 20. Please tell me whether you want Kumar Vishwas to be AAP's LS candidate from Amethis. I will inform the political affairs committee about your opinion.02:06pm- Sanjay Singh: We'll eradicate dynastic politics from UP02:05pm- Sanjay Singh: Those who are raising questions over subsidy given to people of Delhi are quiet over subsidies given to industrialists.01.20pm- Kumar Vishwas reaches rally venue and the public meeting begins.11:38am- Kumar Vishwas's effigy burnt at Amethi crossing.11:20am- Kumar Vishwas: RSS should go back to basics. They should return to the times when their cardes served in Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram leaving an austere life11.20am- Kumar Vishwas:There was a time when RSS pracharakas used to carry jholas (bags). Nowadays, they all wear Rado watch and move in luxurious cars.11:20am- Kumar Vishwas: RSS is being hurt by lust for power displayed by BJP leaders. 11:15am - Kumar Vishwas shown black flag on his way to Amethi9 am: Kumar Vishwas tells mediapersons: "In a way, this is the launch of the Lok Sabha campaign of AAP. My fight is for democracy and against corruption. I am contesting because the people want me to. It's wrong to say I am trying to garner cheap popularity by contesting against Rahul Gandhi. I could have contested from any seat in Delhi. We fought the Delhi elections with minimum amount of money, and we don't need much money for the Lok Sabha polls. We won't spend Rs 500 crore like Rahul Gandhi."8:30 am: AAP workers with brooms on their shoulders walk around Amethi asking people to join the rally. 8 am: The Ramlila ground in Amethi where the rally will be held is wet. Workers are trying to scoop out water to keep the ground dry.