The Congress welcomed the decision of the mother of the Kolkata RG Kar rape and murder case victim to contest the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. Congress leader Rakesh Sinha viewed this move as a positive step towards seeking justice and raising awareness about women’s safety concerns. He emphasized the importance of actively participating in the electoral process to address issues related to women’s dignity and security.
The mother of the RG Kar rape victim expressed her intention to contest from the Panihati constituency in North 24 Parganas, where her family resides. She disclosed that she had previously received an offer from the BJP but was now mentally prepared to enter politics to advocate for justice for her daughter and ensure the safety of women in the state. She criticized political parties for exploiting her daughter’s tragedy for their own gains.
While the West Bengal BJP President refrained from commenting on the matter, the state BJP spokesperson mentioned that any decision on candidature would be made by the party’s parliamentary committee in Delhi. The absence of the Panihati assembly seat in the BJP’s initial candidate list has sparked speculation about a potential announcement later. The party assured that an official statement regarding the matter would be released only after due approval.
