With the results pouring in for the five states, celebrations and distribution of sweets have also begun.
The Congress wasted no time to start bursting firecrackers after early trends showed that the party was surging ahead in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Take a look at the festivities.
Time to bring the conch shells out. Congress workers celebrate in Bikaner as they race ahead in Rajasthan. Photograph: PTI Photo
After the hard work, it's time for some chai! Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot serves tea to the Congress party workers and guests as they celebrate their victory. Photograph: PTI Photo
Congress supporters dance and celebrate after their party surged ahead in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
Congress workers begin the celebrations outside Sachin Pilot's residence as the Congress raced ahead of the BJP in the state and Pilot himself is leading in Tonk. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
Congress workers also performed a havan outside party chief Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
TRS workers celebrate their party's victory. Photograph: PTI Photo
TRS workers can't contain their excitement as the party led by KCR surged of all other parties in Telangana. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
The Mizoram National Front distributes sweets as the party races ahead. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
