If the Bengal elections have drawn comparisons with epic battles such as the one in the Mahabharat, it is not merely because of the BJP’s affinity towards mythology.

The vyuh or battle formation of the main opponents throws up an unusual sight: one woman against many men and women — much like the skewed numerical array in the colossal chronicle.

The BJP has fielded its entire galaxy of national leaders in the state election, including them in the star campaigners’ list. Trinamul also has lined up its permissible 30 stars but there is little doubt that it is Mamata Banerjee versus the entire BJP on the campaign trail.