In the West Bengal Assembly election counting, the Panihati constituency has emerged as a focal point of attention, with Ratna Debnath, mother of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case in Kolkata, contesting on a BJP ticket and currently leading in the trends. The constituency is witnessing a closely watched contest as counting progresses.
According to the latest updates, Ratna Debnath is ahead of her nearest Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate by around 3,000 votes. Her lead is being seen as a notable development in the constituency, with the seat attracting widespread attention due to her background and candidacy.
The RG Kar incident had sparked large-scale protests across West Bengal over women’s safety concerns, and Ratna Debnath’s entry into electoral politics became a significant development in the aftermath. Her performance in the polls is being closely observed amid ongoing discussions on public sentiment regarding women’s security in the state.
The Panihati constituency also recorded a high voter turnout in this election. Ratna Debnath had stated that her decision to enter politics was driven by her fight for justice for her daughter and broader concerns over women’s safety, following which she was fielded by the BJP as its candidate from the seat.