Workers celebrate as Congress sweeps Himachal Pradesh

Celebrations erupted outside the Congress Party offices as the trend shows Congress headed for a victory in Himachal Pradesh as it surged ahead of the ruling BJP, winning or leading in 39 of 68 assembly seats. As trends indicated a comfortable win for the grand old party, workers, supporters and leaders were clicked rejoicing the occasion by bursting crackers, exchanging sweets and dancing to the dhol beats.

Congress supporters offer sweets to party leader Pawan Khera celebrating the party's lead in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers distribute sweets as they celebrate the party's lead in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers burst firecrackers as they celebrate the party's performance in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress candidate RS Bali being greeted by supporters, celebrating his victory in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls, in Nagrota Bagwan. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress leaders and workers dance to celebrate the party's decisive lead in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election, in Dehradun. Credit: PTI Photo

Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) members celebrate party's win in HImachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Ranchi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers burst firecrackers as they celebrate the party's lead in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers burst firecrackers to celebrate the party's decisive lead in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election, at the party office in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress candidate Sunder Singh Thakur flashes the victory sign as he celebrates his win in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Kullu. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress candidate Sunder Singh Thakur celebrates his win with supporters on the counting day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Kullu. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers celebrate the party's impressive performance in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Kullu. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers celebrate the party's decisive lead in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election, at the party office in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers celebrates the party's victory in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Kullu. Credit: PTI Photo