W Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Contesting an election is a painful experience for me, says RG Kar rape-murder victim's mother
The BJP has released its third list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. RG Kar rape-murder victim's mother has been named as a candidate.
This list comprises the names of 19 candidates. Included in this list is Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim. The party has fielded her from the Panihati Assembly constituency. Additionally, the party has also allotted a ticket to retired NSG commando Dipanjan Chakraborty. In its third list, the BJP announced the names of 19 candidates.
Contesting an election is a painful experience for me: Debnath
Speaking to journalists, Ratna Debnath said, "Contesting an election is a painful experience for me. However, my victory will signify a victory for the people of Panihati. I will strive to alleviate the plight of this region. Serving the people is now the sole purpose of my life."
Shuvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, had announced just this Tuesday that the victim's parents had formally joined the BJP.
For the Panihati seat, the Trinamool Congress has nominated Tirthankar Ghosh—the son of Nirmal Ghosh, who served as the Chief Whip in the Assembly—as its candidate.
It is noteworthy that the BJP had previously announced 144 candidates in its first list and 111 candidates in its second list.
Voting in West Bengal is scheduled to take place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29. Following this, the results will be announced on May 4.