Shocking Turn: BJP Outpaces TMC in Panihati Amid Tragedy

Ratna Debnath, BJP candidate and mother of a rape-murder victim, leads with 5067 votes over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh in Panihati's assembly constituency. Her daughter, a doctor, was tragically murdered at Kolkata's RG Medical College in August 2024. This development could heavily impact local political dynamics.

Ratna Debnath, a BJP candidate and mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, is significantly leading in the Panihati assembly constituency. After the second round of vote counting, she was ahead by 5067 votes, according to Election Commission data.

In this crucial electoral battle, Debnath has secured 13,784 votes. Her opponent, TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, garnered only 8,717 votes, indicating a definitive shift in voter sentiment.

This comes in the wake of a personal tragedy for Debnath, whose daughter was brutally raped and murdered while on duty at Kolkata's state-run RG Medical College and Hospital in August 2024. This incident has undoubtedly influenced voters and raised critical questions about safety and justice.