AAP had announced candidature of Ashutosh, who belongs to Vaish community, in the first list itself in February and the former journalist said he was running an "honest campaign" assisted by a group of hardworking volunteers who are campaigning for him vigorously. Ashutosh has been visiting door-to-door seeking people's support to bring "systemic changes" in politics while Vardhan has been focusing on Modi's good governance along with his plan for the constituency.