North 24 Parganas, March 26 -- Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, who is contesting from Panihati Assembly seat as a BJP candidate, said her fight is for the people's rights and women's safety, and pledged to seek justice for her daughter.

Debnath described her candidature from the Panihati as a victory for the people, criticising the state government for failing to protect basic rights.

The state will conduct elections in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes for both phases scheduled for May 4.

Speaking to the reporters on Wednesday, Debnath said, "This is also a victory. This victory is for the people of Panihati. I will not win the poll battle; the people of Panihati w...