From Grief to Ballot: RG Kar Victim’s Mother Enters Politics With A Mission

Ratna Debnath joins BJP from Panihati, says power is needed for justice and vows to fight for victims across Bengal

Bharatiya Janata Party named Ratna Debnath as candidate on March 25, moreover the party placed her in Panihati seat, additionally this seat lies in North 24 Parganas district, therefore her entry has drawn attention

A Family Shattered By Tragedy

Meanwhile, Ratna Debnath lived a content life with her husband and daughter, moreover her husband earned while she managed the household, additionally their daughter studied MD in pulmonary medicine, therefore the family shared every moment closely

However, everything changed on August 8-9, 2024, moreover their daughter faced brutal rape and murder during duty, additionally the incident ended their normal life, therefore grief shaped their future decisions.

 

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Justice Battle Turns Political

Furthermore, Ratna Debnath said her fight for justice continues, moreover she stressed justice must extend beyond her daughter, additionally she claimed many victims faced silence or violence, therefore she chose politics to raise voices

Moreover, she said power gives voice for justice, additionally she and her husband approached courts repeatedly, therefore she questioned outcomes in those efforts

Why BJP Became Her Choice

Meanwhile, Ratna Debnath said she approached BJP through a local worker, moreover she asked for a ticket directly, additionally she confirmed her nomination from Panihati, therefore she entered electoral politics

Furthermore, she explained BJP remains strong enough to remove TMC, moreover she rejected other opposition parties’ strength, additionally she targeted Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, therefore she chose BJP platform

Vision For Safer Bengal

Additionally, Ratna Debnath prioritised justice for victims across Bengal, moreover she wants safety for women and families, additionally she urged people not to forget the incident, therefore she seeks systemic change

Meanwhile, she also highlighted civic issues like waterlogging, moreover she stressed governance improvements, additionally she believes power enables change, therefore she aims to serve her constituency

Personal Loss Drives Public Mission

Finally, Ratna Debnath said her dreams ended with her daughter’s death, moreover she now lives for people’s aspirations, additionally she wants to voice oppression, therefore she seeks a safer Bengal

Moreover, she accepted that political parties used the incident, additionally she said justice matters more than politics, therefore she justified her decision to enter public life