Kolkata, April 29 -- Monks associated with The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Kolkata were seen chanting "Hare Rama, Hare Krishna" and other devotional bhajans as they headed out to vote during the second phase of polling in West Bengal.

Radharaman Das, Vice President and spokesperson of ISKCON Kolkata, described the act as a reflection of Indian tradition. He explained that remembering God before undertaking any important or auspicious activity is a part of the culture, and voting is no exception. According to him, the group chose to chant together as they went to exercise their democratic right.

"This is Indian culture. We should remember God before doing anything. We are all going together to vote. Theref...