Congress winning in Rajasthan: Pilot

Jaipur, Dec 11 (IANS) The Congress is set to take power in Rajasthan, ending five years of BJP rule, state Congress President Sachin Pilot said on Tuesday.

As Congress activists celebrated the party's impending victory in Rajasthan, Pilot told the media: "The trends have clearly shown that the Congress shall form the government with a majority in Rajasthan. However, we should wait till the final results."

Election Commission officials said that Congress candidates were leading in 100 of the 199 constituencies and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 77.

He said the people in Rajasthan had shown their anger against the BJP.

"The results are a gift to Rahul Gandhi who became the Congress President on this day a year ago," Pilot added.

Asked who would become the Chief Minister if the Congress formed a government, Pilot said the decision would be taken by the party leadership and MLAs.

"We all have worked together to bring the Congress to this state from its earlier 21 seats in Rajasthan. This is a victory for the people."