New Delhi, April 13 -- Budapest, the capital of Hungary, turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with supporters of the opposition Tisza party celebrated their sweeping victory in crucial election on 12 April, news agencies reported. Videos showed people in large numbers dancing outside pubs and cars honking celebrating the verdict.

The election, which brought a record turnout of 80% based on preliminary data, ended the 16-year rule of right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban and for Hungarians toasting and waving flags in the capital city this meant voting for the country's European orientation and a restoration of democracy, eroded by Orban and his government since 2010.

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