AAP workers rejoice as early trends show massive leads

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday appeared to be heading back to power for a second term in Delhi with the party leading in over 50 seats.

Despite facing stiff competition from the BJP, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has been leading in over 50 seats, as per the early trends. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS) 

AAP workers erupted in celebration, at the party headquarters, as the early trends showed a comfortable lead for the Aam Aadmi Party. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

The elections for the 70-member Delhi polls were held on February 8 and over 62.59 per cent turnout was recorded. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who contested from New Delhi assembly seat was leading by over 2,000 votes to BJP's Sunil Yadav, while Deputy Chief Minister and AAP's Manish Sisodia was leading by over 100 votes to BJP's Ravi Negi from Patparganj assembly constituency. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

Meanwhile, Congress candidate from Vikaspuri Mukesh Sharma accepted defeat even before the results were announced. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

AAP East Delhi candidate Manish Sisodia during the counting of votes, at the Akshardham counting centre on Tuesday, (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)