As exit polls predicted not just first place but a majority for Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Yogendra Yadav told NDTV that he would like to send "bouquets to thank the BJP."
Mr Yadav is one of the most senior leaders of AAP, which according to an average of seven polls will get 42 of the 70 seats of Delhi assembly. Appearing on NDTV, Mr Yadav said that the party has devoted its last few months to an extensive door-to-door campaign in the capital, particularly after it bombed in last year's national election, winning just four seats.
"There were some upper middle class colonies where it was hard for our people to even set foot after Lok Sabha elections," said Mr Yadav, adding that AAP then expended energy and effort on a structured grass root campaign.
Mr Yadav also said that a major challenge for AAP was countering the allegation that it was inept and incapable of governance, a charge whose amplification was enabled by Mr Kejriwal's disastrous decision to quit as chief minister after a 49 day term in February last year.
The BJP has countered that exit polls have frequently proved to be wrong. Results will be declared on Tuesday.
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