Mamata Banerjee holds padayatra in Kolkata on last day of campaigning

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held a massive fourteen-kilometre-long padayatra in Kolkata on the last day of campaigning. The yatra covers four key constituencies in South Kolkata, including a highly contested seat where the Chief Minister is seeking a crucial victory. 

This election is described as a significant survival battle for the ruling party, facing tough competition from the primary opposition following recent controversies. The ruling party is relying heavily on welfare schemes targeting women and youth to secure votes in diverse constituencies with mixed demographics. Meanwhile, the opposition claimed they would secure a majority, making this one of the most fiercely contested elections in the state.