Summary:
For the second consecutive day, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu outfits took out Ram Navami rallies across the state. In South Kolkata, BJP candidate from Jadavpur seat Anupam Hazra also participated in a similar procession sporting saffron head gear. State minister Arup Roy took out a rally in Howrah, while state tourism minister Gautam Deb and minister of state for sports Laxmi Ratan Sukla participated in a rally. In North Kolkata, BJP national secretary and party candidate from Kolkata Uttar Rahul Sinha took part in a rally. In an attempt to counter the BJP, TMC also took out Ram Navami rallies in Kolkata and districts..