How Mamata Banerjee became West Bengal's political prima donna

As Mamata Banerjee takes oath of office for her second stint as West Bengal's chief minister, here's a tribute to the hardboiled political leader's longstanding battles.

Whether it's ridding the state from Left Front's iron grip, splitting from Congress or setting up her own political party - the Trinamool Congress - Didi's career had been chequered with steep inclines and equally deep declines. But it's a mark of her grit and endurance that not only has she realised all that she had hoped for, she has also achieved a cult-like status in her Poshchim Bangla.