Justice for RG Kar victim? Mother Ratna Debnath leads against TMC from Panihati as BJP set to form govt in Bengal

Ratna Debnath election result 2026: The West Bengal assembly election results are almost here, with the BJP leading on 169 seats, while the TMC has been reduced to just 91 seats as of 12 noon. The highlight of the BJP's victory was the surge of its candidate from the Panihati seat. The BJP has given a ticket to the RG Kar victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, from the seat and people supported her against the TMC. 

In Kolkata, the brutal rape and murder of a 32-year-old intern at RG Kar Medical College in August 2024 had triggered nationwide protests. The probe was handed over to the CBI by the High Court amidst sustained demands for institutional accountability and doctor safety. The mother of the RG Kar Medical College victim has herself entered the electoral fray as a BJP candidate from the Panihati Assembly constituency.

Her nomination has attracted significant attention, with the BJP highlighting it as a symbol of its stand on justice and women's safety. According to the Election Commission of India, Ratna Debnath is leading by 5067 votes at the end of the second round of counting out of the 13 rounds. 

This is a developing story.