Mamata leads 'padyatra' in Kolkata's Bhabanipur, interacts with people

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday led a 'padyatra' in her Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in south Kolkata, accompanied by thousands of party supporters, as the election campaign entered its final phase.

Amid the playing of the song 'Jotoi Koro Hamla Abar Jitbe Bangla' (No matter how much you attack, Bengal will triumph), Banerjee interacted with people along a one-km stretch from Lansdown Crossing to Kalighat Fire Services Station.

Amid shouts of 'Didi Didi', she shook hands, accepted garlands from people, and stopped security personnel from removing those who touched her feet during the colourful road show featuring 'dhak' (traditional drum) and the traditional 'chou dance' of Purulia.

Banerjee was accompanied by her party and ministerial colleague Firhad Hakim and scores of party leaders in south Kolkata.

The CM is seeking re-election from Bhabanipur and is pitted opposite leader of opposition and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.

The second phase of the polls is scheduled on April 29.