Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim and a BJP candidate, is leading in the Panihati assembly constituency by 5067 votes, according to Election Commission data. Her opponent from the Trinamool Congress trails as vote counting continues. The campaign comes months after her daughter, a doctor, was killed in the August 2024 incident at RG Medical College and Hospital.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
