Watch: Mamata Banerjee throws football at rally; writes to non-BJP parties

Published on Mar 31, 2021 07:23 pm IST

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee sought to tap into the football craze in the state amid Assembly elections. She played with a football on stage at a rally in Howrah before throwing it to the crowd. A letter sent by her to non-BJP party leaders also surfaced. She cited 'assaults' by the BJP-led Central government on democracy and federalism, and sought a united front. She suggested that non-BJP parties chart a plan of action once ongoing state elections conclude. Watch the full video for more.

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