'Jai Ho' in Congress' campaign

NEW DELHI: Cashing in on the success of A R Rahman's 'Jai Ho' number at the Oscars, the Congress has decided to use the song exclusively during its election campaign.

The party bought the rights of the song from Slumdog Millionaire, which went on to win eight Oscars, from music company T-series, Congress sources said.

The film, which showcases life in Mumbai slums and how one of the dwellers becomes a millionaire, has 'Jai Ho' as its theme song.

Music composer A R Rahman, got the first ever Oscar for a Hindi number for the song.