"Snacks Important To Her": Prashant Kishor On Mamata Banerjee's Samosa Love

Recalling what he called a "hell" of a campaign for Bengal this time, challenged by the mighty BJP election machinery, Prashant Kishor shared campaign moments with Mamata Banerjee that stood out for him.

Mamata Banerjee's love for a good samosa or cutlet often trumped any serious meeting agenda, poll strategist Prashant Kishor said today, speaking to NDTV on the Trinamool Congress's spectacular victory in Bengal. Recalling what he called a "hell" of a campaign for Bengal this time, challenged by the mighty BJP election machinery, Prashant Kishor shared campaign moments with Mamata Banerjee that stood out for him. "She is more preoccupied by what samosa to eat and what cutlet to try. She does not like long meetings," said the strategist. The 63-year-old Chief Minister - now set for a third term - was known to call for samosas from the best neighbourhood shop, or cutlets from her kitchen for strategy meetings. "Snacks are important to her," Mr Kishor grinned.