Congress workers celebrate as party appears to form new Karnataka govt, see pics

The Congress looked confident of victory in Karnataka as Dhols (drums) arrived at AICC headquarters even before counting started.

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As the party started leading in early trends, Bhangra began at Congress headquarters in New Delhi.

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As Congress looked comfortably ahead in early trends, workers and leaders celebrated at KPCC office in Bengaluru.

Congress workers burst crackers outside AICC headquarters as their party consolidated lead.

Congress workers celebrating while carrying photo frames of their leaders, including that of Rahul, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

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Congress worker dressed as 'Bajrangbali' became main attraction at celebrations, as lord Hanuman was major poll issue in Karnataka due to INC promising ban on Bajrang Dal

'Heavy' fireworks at INC's Delhi headquarters as party looks set to bag Karnataka.

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Workers celebrate as Congress candidate from Sarvagnanagar, KJ George, leads in early trends.