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This election, headgear headline the fight for votes

The fight for votes in this election has seen the bigwigs put in an extra effort to stand out among their competition. Be it their aggressive stance on the ground or extensive social media strategies, they seem to leave no stone unturned to woo the voters. Who's headgear do you like the most?

Updated on: Apr 15, 2014, 13:22:48 IST
Hindustan Times | By , New Delhi
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The fight for votes this election has seen the bigwigs put in extra effort to stand out. Be it their aggressive stance on the ground or extensive social media strategies, they are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters.

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They're using their heads to win hearts. From 'pagdis' to 'japis' our leaders have been seen sporting different headgear during rallies and roadshows to score every vote possible. Take a look at the spread on offer:

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Senior BJP leader and Amritsar candidate, Arun Jaitley, wearing a ceremonial turban during a function in the constituency. (AFP Photo)


Aam Aadmi Party leader, Arvind Kejriwal, has been seen donning different caps and turbans during his campaign.

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(Left) Here's him paying tribute to martyr Bhagat Singh at Khatkar Kalan village; and during a visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar. (AFP & PTI photos)

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(Left) Kejriwal wearing a 'pagdi' during a roadshow in Gurgaon; and a 'karakul' during a conference on Road Map for Indian Muslims in Delhi. (PTI photos)


Veteran BJP leader LK Advani has been wearing colourful, ethnic 'pagdis' during his campaigns in Gujarat and Maharashtra. (AFP and HT photos)

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