Workers were seen clearing soil and plastic waste from sewage drains along Swami Vivekananda Road in Mumbai on Monday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched its annual desilting drive ahead of the monsoon, focusing on stormwater drains across the city to prevent waterlogging. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday exuded confidence that the BJP would form the next government in West Bengal after the assembly polls, asserting that he would return to the state after May 4 for the oath-taking ceremony. (Pics/PTI)