Ending weeks of suspense on whether he will directly take on Modi, Kejriwal had made the announcement at a rally here, asserting he wanted to “defeat corrupt people”.
“I am ready to face this challenge, but I will need your support.
I don't have money to contest election. And like Madan Mohan Malviya, who built the Benaras Hindu University, seeking alms from people, even I shall have to do the same way,” he had said.
Accusing Modi of being an “agent” of industrial houses, Kejriwal warned that if he comes to power, “land will be snatched from farmers and given to Adanis and Ambanis at dirt cheap rates.
