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Lens’ eye – Elections in the city of joy

globalbihari March 24, 2021 1 min read

Photo Feature

By Rathin Das*

Oh Kolkata!

“Peaceful co-existence” for all political parties

Also see: Lens’ eye – The poster war in Kolkata

Sitting MLA’s name is erased from the bus stop constructed with funds from MLA’s Local Area Development scheme, as per Model Code of Conduct of the Election Commission in force

A flower seller catches up with election news even as wreaths too are kept ready

A street vendor puts his dosa on display as BJP flags flutter in the lane

A campaigner happily poses for the camera

Supporters carry a spare pair of kurta pyjama of a high profile candidate

Caution notice by the electricity supply company attains another meaning for voters thinking of a change of preference

Apparently it seemed that the comrades were finishing the wall writing on the white-washed empty space. But no, they were collecting water from a municipal pipeline

But, even in this election season, not everyone is seeking votes. A street child asks for some food…

… and gets a tender coconut to quench his thirst

Apolitical photos on sale at Nandan, West Bengal government’s cultural centre

*Rathin Das is a senior journalist and an acclaimed photographer

Tags: City of Joy elections Kolkata Photo feature

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