Tense during day, Cong office parties at night

“We were always sure we would win. Now it is proven, this calls for a big celebration,” said a party supporter amidst cheers and fireworks.

However, earlier in the day the Congress headquarters wore a deserted look with most party members waiting anxiously near the Parliament House for news updates on the session.

Even the security guards and other staff were seen relaxing as there were few members to attend to. “We are keeping a track and listening to the news. We are also getting news updates from media persons. Members and supporters are near the Parliament to hear what’s going on inside from the members who are participating in the debate,” a woman Congress worker had said in the morning while reading a newspaper. “All the action is happening there,” she added.

Members at the BJP office too spent the day away, nervously awaiting the vote. The scant workers present, however, affirmed that the BJP is in full- election mode.