Netizens go into frenzy at AAP win

NEW DELHI: The landslide victory of AAP in Delhi today sent netizens into a frenzy as they flooded social networking sites with messages congratulating Arvind Kejriwal and his party.

Hashtags like #AAPSweep, #AAPKiDilli, #KisKiDilli and #DelhiLegislativeAssembly trended throughout the day with numerous tweets and Facebook posts pouring in from across the country.

Actress Shabana Azmi posted, "The indian voter deserves all our respect.Congratulations to #AAP. Dilli ne keh diya ab tumhare hawale watan saathiyo.ball is in your court (sic)."

Film maker Pritish Nandy tweeted, "Indian voters are very sharp. Never underestimate them. They know the power they wield."

Director Shekhar Kapoor wrote, "And now, Dear @ArvindKejriwal it's time for you to prove you deserve the immense faith that Voters have put on ur shoulders #DelhiDecides."

AAP leader and actress Gul Panag wrote, "What makes this victory sweeter is that it was won against all odds. I bow to the effort and energy of every AAP volunteer."

"An apology from the PM for losing touch with the people would go a long way. Followed by major anti-corruption reforms and changes in BJP," tweeted author Chetan Bhagat.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kejriwal and posted, "Spoke to @ArvindKejriwal & congratulated him on the win. Assured him Centre's complete support in the development of Delhi."

Kiran Bedi also tweeted, "Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to. Make it a world class city".

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also congratulated Kejriwal for the victory.

She tweeted, "My hearty congratulations to AAP for sweeping Delhi Elections. All the best @ArvindKejriwal the new CM."

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted, "Wow, well done #Delhi & well done @AamAadmiParty. Good luck to @ArvindKejriwal for the next 5 years."

According to social media watchdog Buzzooka '#AAPSweep' was trending at the top spot in India with 29,000 tweets during first half of the day.

One Dibyesh Anand wrote on twitter, "A great news that gives hope against majoritarian nationalism in democracy #DelhiElections #AAPSweep" another netizen Mansihullah Budye wrote, "When #Delhi went to poll, no one in their right mind would have predicted this result. #DelhiDecides #AAPSweep"

"#AAPSweep Unbelievable mandate. Let the deserving win and hopefully Capital City will become the best city in the world. ALL THE BEST," tweeted Aparna Chakraborty.

A lot of netizens were also seen taking a dig at BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi for the party's defeat.

"#AAPSweep It took 20 days for @thekiranbedi to ruin all the hard work party workers have done in years!" wrote Neha Gupta.