India, May 4 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and a symbol of the "Justice for RG Kar" movement, Ratna Debnath, is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Panihati constituency.

A public figure shaped by a deeply tragic personal loss, Debnath transitioned from a life of privacy to the political frontline following the 2024 rape and murder of her daughter, a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Her entry into politics marks a significant shift in the state's electoral narrative, centering on institutional accountability and the safety of women.

Debnath's 2026 campaign has become a focal point of national attention. Since her nomination by the BJP, she has evolved from a grieving mother into a vocal advocate for ...