Omi Kalani brandishes a sword as he is carried into the venue on the shoulders of supporters. Pic/Navneet Barhate

Omi Kalani, son of former MLA and gangster Pappu Kalani, seems to be following in his father's footsteps — the Ulhasnagar strongman arrived at an election rally on Saturday brandishing a sword, evoking memories of his father Pappu, who is currently in jail for murder.