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.
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