The Hindu : Jubilation at PM's house as India makes history at Lahore

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Thursday, Mar 25, 2004

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Jubilation at PM's house as India makes history at Lahore

NEW DELHI, MARCH 24. The residence of the Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, turned into a scene of jubilation and celebrations after India registered a splendid victory against Pakistan in the deciding One-Day International match at Lahore today.

The Prime Minister spent some anxious moments before the television along with his family members.

``Our 11 players won the match and hearts. If 11 players can do this, there is no reason why success should elude 100-crore Indians if they desired something,'' Mr. Vajpayee said.

``It is the determination that leads to victory. Determination is necessary,'' Mr. Vajpayee said.

Asked whether today's win helped the ``feel good'' campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr. Vajpayee said: ``This question gives me a feel good feeling.''

As Balaji clean bowled Moin Khan, the entire ``Panchvati'' hall at the Prime Minister's residence erupted into joy and family members hugged one another.

Mr. Vajpayee was with his foster daughter Namita, her husband Ranjan, and their daughter Neha.

PTI

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