New Delhi, May 13: It was celebration time at the AICC headquarters today. Staccato burst of crackers, distribution of sweets and beating of drums marked an atmosphere of bonhomie, with hundreds of party workers dancing in jubiliation as election results and trends made it clear that Congress would form the next government.

All roads led to 24 Akbar Road, which is adjacent to 10 Janpath, the residence of party president Sonia Gandhi, which also witnessed similar scenes of celebration.
There was ecstasy all around as Congress workers descended in hordes onto the two venues.

Meanwhile, security arrangements have been beefed up in the Capital to prevent any trouble during "victory processions."
Bureau Report