West Bengal Election 2026: Mother of RG Kar Victim Gets BJP Ticket, To Contest From Panihati Assembly Seat
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has given a ticket to Ratna Debnath, the mother of a rape and murder victim, to contest from the Panihati Assembly seat in West Bengal. Debnath's decision to join the BJP has sparked strong reactions from activists who had been demanding justice in the case, with some calling it 'unfortunate and deplorable'.
The BJP released its third list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, including Ratna Debnath. She will contest from the Panihati constituency. Debnath's daughter was a victim of rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College in 2024. The case sparked nationwide outrage and protests. Debnath joined the BJP to fight for women's safety and justice. Her decision has been criticized by some activists.
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