As the BJP sprinted ahead on 152 seats in the Gujarat Assembly elections, the party's headquarters in Ahmedabad has already started to prepare for celebrations of the win. Firecrackers, sweets, saffron scarves - the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to usher in their seventh term in the western state after being in power for 27 consecutive years
Supporters twirl colourful umbrellas as they raise slogans of BJP's victory in Gujarat.
Party workers dance inside the BJP headquarters in Gujarat as the party registers a strong lead in polls.
Supporters dance to the beat of dhols inside the BJP headquarters in Ahmedabad.
Stalls outside the party office displayed Prime Minister Modi's posters
Stalls are ready with saffron caps and scarves for supporters to wear and join the celebrations
Sweets being prepared for distribution in anticipation of the saffron party's win
In a stark contrast, bleak scenes outside the Congress headquarters with no signs of celebrations.
The "parivartan" or change clock counts down hours till Congress's expected “change” in Gujarat's government.
