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Akbar Road to DDU Marg: Political parties' HQ buzzing on counting day

Exit polls have predicted a rout for the AAP, but workers are hopeful that the 'good work' done by the party won't go waste

Workers whitewash the BJP state office on the eve of counting day of the Lok Sabha elections, in Patna on Wednesday | Photo: PTI
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Workers whitewash the BJP state office on the eve of counting day of the Lok Sabha elections, in Patna on Wednesday | Photo: PTI

Thirumoy Banerjee New Delhi
“I have worked with Indira Gandhi, and I know.” The frail voice of Sangram Singh, 76, stands out as a group of men engages in a discussion about the probable election result and its implications. The venue: right outside the Congress headquarters at Akbar Road, New Delhi. 

“He never forgets to mention that he worked with Indira ji,” says Bhagat, who, like Singh, sells Congress stickers, flags and posters. “The Congress cannot be kept out of power for too long. I have seen the party fall, and stand up, and fall again. I will see it rise,” Singh, who worked

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