BJP decided to field Modi from this temple town so that it helps the party in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Kejriwal had announced he would contest from Varanasi after BJP decided to field Modi.
The AAP leader, who had led his party to a spectacular victory in the Delhi Assembly polls in December last year, has been trying to replicate the “successful Delhi campaign model” here by holding scores of roadshows and corner meetings across Varanasi.
Hundreds of AAP volunteers are also making door-to-door visits to garner support from people in this holy city where BJP has been running an “aggressive campaign”.