Celebrations start at BJP headquarters as trends show decisive lead in Delhi

NEW DELHI: BJP supporters erupted in celebration outside its Delhi headquarters as the latest counting trends showed the saffron party returning to power in the national capital after more than 26 years with a decisive mandate.

Supporters danced to the beats of ‘dhol’ and waved party flags, creating a festive atmosphere.

Holding up cutouts of a lotus, the BJP’s election symbol, they also smeared each other with saffron-coloured powder. PTI