Six hours by road from Kolkata, a most spectacular battle is unfolding in the Bankura constituency. Taking on nine-term CPM MP Basudev Acharya is glamour girl Moon Moon Sen for the Trinamool Congress. Mr Acharya says Trinamool's support base is eroding so they are trying their luck with star power. Ms Sen says all stars are no frivolous and, anyway, it is time for parivartan.
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