As exit polls predicted BJP victory in lok Sabha polls, the party has planned unprecedented celebration in the Capital on May 16 when the election results are declared. Sweets distribution, petal shower, firecrackers and a large convoy of vehicles would mark the massive victory procession of its top leader Narendra Modi who will reach Delhi on May 17. Supported by over 25,000 party workers, the procession will start from the IGI Airport to culminate at the BJP headquarters at Ashoka Road.
Sources said while 1,100 kg of laddoo has been ordered by BJP leaders; huge quantity of flowers and firecrackers are also being purchased. The Delhi BJP leaders are sparing no effort for the celebrations that will span over May 16 and 17. A meeting in this regard was convened at Delhi BJP headquarters on Wednesday. It was attended by BJP general secretary (organisation) Ram lal, Delhi BJP president Dr Harsh Vardhan, BJP candidate from New Delhi lok Sabha seat Meenakshi lekhi and senior BJP leader VK Malhotra among others. All BJP MlAs and office-bearers of the Delhi BJP also attended the meeting. Sources said Ram lal has conveyed the central leadership’s consent for the grand celebration and that they could burst as much firecrackers they want.
The BJP leaders plan to colour the city in saffron on Saturday to accord a warm welcome to Modi who will be seeing over the election results from Gandhinagar. “BJP banners, buntings of party flag, cut-outs of Narendra Modi, senior party leaders and winning candidates in Delhi will be put all across the Capital. At least 25,000 party workers and supporters will be present at the airport from where Modi will head to the Ashok Road office in the form of a victory procession,” said a senior leader who attended the meeting. The responsibility to escort the prime ministerial hopeful from the airport has been assigned to the BJP leaders from South and West Delhi parliamentary constituencies. “Modi’s cut outs will be placed along the road leading to Gujarat Bhavan and the BJP headquarters from the airport. All prominent markets will be coloured with BJP flags,” he added.
On Friday, just after the most-awaited election results, the party plans to take out processions of the winning candidates in their respective constituencies. They will thank the voters, distribute sweets and head to the Delhi BJP headquarters at Pant Marg and later visit the central office where they will be greeted by senior leaders and workers. The party will install two giant lED screens at both offices for live streaming of the counting and the celebrations that would follow. Apart from those deputed at counting centres, the local leaders will be divided into two groups; celebrating at the two offices.