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PHOTOS: BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

It’s celebration time for the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, as the National Democratic Alliance crosses the half way mark. The atmosphere was gloomy in the Congress headquarters, which is staring at its worst defeat ever.

Rediff.com’s Reuben NV captures the contrast in moods from the party headquarters in the national capital.

A BJP supporter wearing a mask of the PM-in-waiting Narendra Modi lights fire crackers at 11, Ashoka Road. 

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

BJP supporters dance in celebration, play the drums as the party emerges clear winner in the Lok Sabha elections.

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

It's time for some hot NaMo chai in New Delhi.

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

The dhols are beating and trumpets blowing as celebrations get wilder in New Delhi.

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

Outside the Congress office, the supporters performed a 'havan' with the hope that there is some good news for the party.

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

The road leading to the Congress headquarters is deserted, symbolic of the mood of the party. 

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BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks

May 16, 2014 10:47 IST

Police constables watch the results on giant screen outside the BJP headquarters.