India's Congress party paid nearly $200,000 to buy the rights to Jai Ho, the Oscar-winning song from Slumdog Millionaire, the BBC has learnt. The governing party plans to use the song as part of its campaign for general elections which are to take place in April and May. Slumdog, set in the slums of Mumbai (Bombay), won eight Oscars last month. Bollywood composer AR Rahman and lyricist Gulzar won the Best Song Oscar for Jai Ho, literally meaning victory. With its catchy tune and uplifting lyrics, Jai Ho has become immensely popular with the public in India.
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