The war of words between the AAP and BJP over the felicitation of accused involved in alleged vandalism at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence intensified on Saturday, with both sides calling each other a party of "goons, rapists, corrupt and anti-nationals".

In a press conference, senior AAP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia alleged that the BJP not only protects "goons and thugs", but also treats them like heroes and honours them at its office.