Rajasthan assembly elections Candidates adopt different ways to stay calm before results

  • | Tuesday | 11th December, 2018

Vivek Katara, Udaipur rural Congress candidate went to Ajmer on Sunday for a Ziyarat at Dargah Shareef. Though the party workers are predicting a clear victory for Katara however, the candidate paid a visit to seek divine blessings. JAIPUR: Candidates who contested Vidhan Sabha polls find it tough to take on the obvious nervousness and restlessness a day before results. “It’s a busy day as I have held several meetings with the party workers and leaders. The counting day caused him anxiety so he spent his whole day painting and expressed that he won’t be able to sleep till the results were out.

JAIPUR: Candidates who contested Vidhan Sabha polls find it tough to take on the obvious nervousness and restlessness a day before results. Some find it easy to kill the day by holding a series of meetings, by painting or just resting while others resort to temple hopping and seek blessings before the decisive day.Chief minister Vasundhara Raje chose to rest at CM residence. Raje will head for Tripura Sundari temple in Banswara for special prayers in the Garbgraha which will start sharp at 8am, coinciding with the counting. “The prayers will last for less than 30 minutes followed by a meditation,” said Anshumala Panchal, member trustee, Tripura Sundari Board.Anita Bhadel discusses with other party officials.Confident of victory, Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sachin Pilot spent his day meeting party workers at the party office. “It’s a busy day as I have held several meetings with the party workers and leaders. Instructions have been given to the party workers to stay vigilant around the counting centers for EVMs,” said Pilot, who will begin his day as the counting starts. Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot attended the Mahagatbandan meeting in Delhi during the day. He arrived in Jaipur late in the evening.Most of the second line leaders chose the temple path. BJP Jhotwara candidate Rajpal Singh Shekhawat paid obeisance with his family at a jumbu mata temple at Jobner while a Congress candidate from Malaviya Nagar Archana Sharma prayed at a temple inside her house to calm the restlessness.Vasudev Devnani takes out time to check news on his iPad.The candidates far away from Jaipur spent their day packing bags as they may have to head for Jaipur any time after the results. In case of a hung assembly, they are prepared to live away from their families and the party workers for days.Congress candidate from Ajmer south Hemant Bhati on Monday took to drawing as that helped him cool down. The counting day caused him anxiety so he spent his whole day painting and expressed that he won’t be able to sleep till the results were out. Bhati’s rival and three times MLA Anita Bhadel cooked for her son and remained busy with her supporters. She asked her team to be alert.Hanuman Beniwal visits a temple.Congress candidate from Udaipur city and veteran leader Dr Girija Vyas visited Nathdwara temple and prayed for the party’s victory in the election. “Madam went to Nathdwara to seek Thakurji’s blessings not only for herself but for all the Congress candidates who are patiently waiting for the results tomorrow,” said Pankaj Sharma, district spokesperson. Vivek Katara, Udaipur rural Congress candidate went to Ajmer on Sunday for a Ziyarat at Dargah Shareef. Though the party workers are predicting a clear victory for Katara however, the candidate paid a visit to seek divine blessings.

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