Delhiites partied as Obama took charge

With posters of a smiling Barack Obama, loud cheers from supporters and the historic oath-taking ceremony of the 44th American President being aired live on wide TV screens, Delhiites cheered as America ushered in an era of "change".

On a very windy Tuesday night, as Obama took charge in Washington, Delhi's glitterati crowd partied at a restaurant in Saket, south Delhi, to mark the moment. As alcohol flowed and spirits soared, guests including socialite Tanisha Mohan, Nishi Singh, Abdul Halder and Vandana Vadera, stood glued to the TV screen, hoping for a better tomorrow.



MiD-DAY spoke to a few guests

Tanisha Mohan, socialite

Obama's presidency signals a great change in the world. And we are here to celebrate it.


Vandana Vadera, singer-emcee

Obama is going to make a wonderful US President because he is by far one of the most popular ones.


Abdul Halder, fashion designer

I expect Obama to work more towards economic growth and world peace.