Not tense, we’re winning: Sukhbir

Badal: Both Badals cast their vote early at a polling booth in the village school. Exuding confidence, SAD president and Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal then headed straight to his stud farm. Asked if he was tense, he replied,” No, I am never tense. I am going home where I will monitor the situation. After all, we are in the midst of maidan-e-jung’. Badal Sahib is sure to become Chief Minister for the sixth time. In this poll race, the Congress will be second and AAP a poor third.” Badal Senior claimed the Akali Dal would not only sweep Malwa, but the entire state. He was sure his party would retain power, winning about 85 seats. Asked how he felt being pitted against opponents much younger, he quipped, “I am more youthful and energetic in spirit than both my opponents.” — Varinder Singh