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Published 07:54 IST, May 23rd 2019

2019 Lok Sabha Election Results | Prior to the commencement of counting, Congress organises a 'hawan' for favourable results featuring pictures of the Gandhis, EVM and Dr. Ambedkar

Amidst preparation for Lok Sabha results before the commencement of the counting on Thursday, the Congress party has reportedly organized a 'hawan' i.e a devotional offering praying for a favourable result, outside Rahul Gandhi's New Delhi residence.

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Amidst preparation for Lok Sabha results before the commencement of the counting on Thursday, the Congress party has reportedly organized a 'hawan' i.e a devotional offering praying for a favourable result, outside Rahul Gandhi's New Delhi residence.

Visuals acquired by Republic TV reporters at a 'pooja' is being conducted with pictures of the Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress UP (East) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, her son Raihan Vadra, her husband Robert Vadra, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Father of the Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and curiously - a picture of an EVM machine which proclaims 'Through this 'hawan' we pray to the Lord to bless the EVM with good health, long life, and fulfilling life.' The 'hawan' also allegedly included a tea storing container which had the Rafale jet's picture plastered on its outer surface.

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Meanwhile, outside the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi, pamphlets and copies of the Congress youth magazine named - 'Congress Yuva  Sandesh' have been reportedly circulated.

Visuals show the magazine cover featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra proclaiming her as 'Rahul's Bramhastra' while declaring 'Indira is back', playing on her similarity to her grandmother - the late former PM Indira Gandhi.

Another magazine cover features the Congress president Rahul  Gandhi proclaiming 'The strongest opponent against Modi is Rahul - A warrior'.

Here are the photos:

Extending his best wishes to his wife and his brother-in-law, Robert Vadra too shared a message on Facebook saying that he was with them, no matter what.

"R all the best. With you all the way, no matter what... good luck! P, best best."

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