Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, won Panihati in her electoral debut. Her victory, alongside Rekha Patra's win, underscored the BJP's wider breakthrough in West Bengal.

BJP candidate Ratna Debnath leads in Panihati, reflecting strong support amidst West Bengal assembly polls and calls for justice.

Ratna Debnath Election Results 2026: The highlight of the BJP's victory in West Bengal 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. 

Panihati has long been a stronghold of the Trinamool Congress, but BJP hopes Ratna Debnath’s candidacy will shake things up.