Kolkata witnessed vibrant road shows by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mamata Banerjee as campaign frenzy peaked before the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Modi’s first Kolkata road show, supporting BJP candidates Tapas Roy and Silbhadra Dutta, drew large crowds from Shyambazar to Swami Vivekananda’s residence. The Prime Minister also paid homage at Maa Sarada’s residence before the event.