Guwahati, July 21: As the ballots started hinting toward a victory for National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-backed Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, celebrations began across the country and in Assam massive celebrations have started.
The main celebration rally was held in Guwahati where about 10,000 BJP supporters came and it was led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In Murmu’s native village of Rairangpur in Odisha, anticipating her victory, the villagers made sweets and were getting ready for celebrations on Wednesday. Villagers have also planned a victory procession and tribal dance on Thursday.
The BJP has also planned grand celebrations in Murmu’s home state. Local BJP leader Tapan Mahanta said that preparations are underway for preparing 20,000 laddus and putting up 100 banners congratulating Murmu.