kolkata

IIE DIGITAL DESK : Kolkata, April 21: The election campaign enters its final and most intense phase, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is set to lead a massive roadshow across Kolkata on April 27, in what is being described as the party’s last major outreach effort in the city before polling.

The mega rally will begin from Jadavpur and conclude at Bhawanipore, covering significant stretches of central Kolkata and passing through several politically important zones. Party sources have indicated that the march is expected to witness an overwhelming turnout of supporters, leaders, and grassroots workers, transforming the city’s streets into a sea of party flags and slogans.

This final campaign push is being seen as a strategic move to energise the party base and consolidate urban votes in key constituencies. Kolkata, being both politically symbolic and electorally crucial, holds immense importance for all major parties, and the Trinamool Congress appears determined to end its campaign on a high note in the state capital.

Senior leaders of the party are likely to accompany Mamata Banerjee during the procession, which is expected to feature cultural performances, campaign songs, and speeches aimed at highlighting the government’s achievements over the past term. Sources suggest that Mamata may also use the occasion to launch sharp attacks on the opposition, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the state and undermine its development trajectory.

The rally is anticipated to cause significant traffic diversions across the city, and the Kolkata Police are expected to make elaborate security arrangements to manage the large gathering and ensure smooth conduct of the event. Barricades, route diversions, and additional deployment of security personnel are likely to be in place along the entire stretch of the procession.

Political observers believe that such a high-voltage show of strength just days before voting could have a psychological impact on undecided voters and reinforce the Trinamool Congress’s organisational presence in the city. The April 27 mega march is poised to be one of the largest political gatherings in Kolkata during this election cycle, underscoring the fierce and closely watched battle for West Bengal.