With Big Stakes, Big Players Await Verdict

Senior BJP leader watches election results on TV with his daughter Pratibha.

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Arvind Kejriwal , Aam Aadmi Party chief and it's candidate from Varanasi, told the press, “I am sure people of Varanasi have voted for truth, I am going there right now as well.” Mr Kejriwal is fighting a high-profile battle against BJP's top man Narendra Modi in the sacred city.

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The BJP's Smriti Irani, who is going head to head with Rahul Gandhi in the Congress stronghold of Amethi, tweeted:

Best wishes to all BJP candidates and grateful thanks to all karyakartas for their selfless contribution towards building a stronger Nation.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 16, 2014

Actress Hema Malini, the BJP candidate from Mathura, told press agency ANI, “Like before an examination I am nervous, but also confident of a win.”

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Actress Gul Panag, the AAP candidate from Chandigarh, was spotted outside the counting centre in the city early this morning.Arvind Kejriwal , Aam Aadmi Party chief and it's candidate from Varanasi, told the press, “I am sure people of Varanasi have voted for truth, I am going there right now as well.” Mr Kejriwal is fighting a high-profile battle against BJP's top man Narendra Modi in the sacred city.

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Yogendra Yadav, fighting for AAP from Gurgaon, tweeted:

As an ummeedwar I begin the day with ummeed, with hope. Am hoping that AAP"s electoral debut lays foundations for alternative politics.

— Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) May 16, 2014

BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, fighting from Nagpur, said he was “very sure” that he would win with a good margin. Mr Gadkari is believed to be a key member of the BJP's core group.

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