Howrah, April 28 -- As West Bengal braces for the high-stakes second phase of its assembly elections on Wednesday, the political battle has moved from the rallies to the dessert platters.

In Howrah, a local confectioner has unveiled a vibrant collection of "election-themed" sweets, turning the state's fierce political rivalry into a celebration of its famous culinary heritage.

At a renowned sweet shop in the heart of Howrah, the display cases are no longer filled with just traditional Rosogollas and Sandesh. Instead, they feature meticulously crafted sweets shaped like party symbols.

Elaborate Sandesh moulds featuring the grass and flowers of the TMC, the lotus of the BJP, the open hand symbol of Congress and the hammer and sickle of t...