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RG Kar Victim's Mother Says People Will Throw Out TMC in Bengal

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape victim and BJP candidate from Panihati, claimed people will uproot the Trinamool Congress when election results are announced on May 4. She criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for comments on women's safety, including remarks about girls not going out after 8 PM. The victim's father Shankaran Debnath alleged candidates with tainted backgrounds were fielded and cited poll violence incidents. West Bengal recorded a staggering 91.62% voter turnout in the second phase of polling on Wednesday.

Key Points: RG Kar Victim's Mother: People Will Uproot TMC in Bengal

  • RG Kar rape victim's mother Ratna Debnath is a BJP candidate
  • She claims people will throw out TMC in assembly polls
  • West Bengal phase 2 sees 91.62% voter turnout
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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"People will throw out TMC": RG Kar rape victim's mother and BJP candidate

Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar rape victim and BJP candidate, says people will throw out Trinamool Congress. West Bengal records 91.62% voter turnout in phase 2.

"People will uproot and throw out the TMC. Everyone is ready to remove Mamata Banerjee. - Ratna Debnath"

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Parganas, April 29: RG Kar rape victim's mother and BJP candidate from Panihati, Ratna Debnath, said on Wednesday that people will uproot and throw out the ruling Trinamool Congress when the election results for the assembly polls are announced on May 4.

She also said that everyone is prepared to vote out Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from power and pointed to her previous statements on women's safety.

"Thank you very much to the people, there has never been such a high voter turnout as there was this time. People will uproot and throw out the TMC. Everyone is ready to remove Mamata Banerjee. Our only regret is that when such an incident happens, our female Chief Minister herself insults women... Those who say such things that girls should not go out after 8 PM, when my daughter was murdered, they said that girls should not do night duty. This time Bengal will fight against this..."

Father of the victim, Shankaran Debnath, alleged that candidates with tainted backgrounds have been fielded and pointed to the poll violence-related incidents

"Record turnout is being seen wherever appeals have been made. We urged 100% participation -- for stronger decisions to move the nation forward. People seem to have made up their minds, while Congress is accused of treating politics like business. From rallies to Bhabanipur, tensions have flared, with complaints of TMC workers causing trouble. Allegations of corruption and mismanagement persist, with candidates linked to wrongdoing still fielded. Attacks on leaders show the charged atmosphere. But unlike past elections, this time voting has been largely peaceful..."

The voter turnout in West Bengal reached a staggering 91.62% by the close of the second phase of polling on Wednesday.

According to the latest data from the Election Commission of India at 7:30 pm, Purba Bardhaman district maintained the lead with a massive 93.48% turnout, followed closely by South 24 Parganas (91.73%), North 24 Parganas (91.70%), Hooghly (91.50%), Nadia (91.45%), and Howrah (91.17%).

The second phase covers 142 out of 294 seats in West Bengal. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Kavya N
I feel for the family, but let's be real - the BJP is using this tragedy for political gain. The mother's anger is justified towards Mamata Banerjee, but does she really think the BJP has a better record on women's safety? Look at what happened in Manipur and other states. We need systemic change, not just a change of party.
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Rohan X
"People will uproot and throw out the TMC" - powerful words from a grieving mother. This is what happens when leaders make insensitive comments like "girls should not go out after 8 PM." Instead of blaming victims, they should fix the system. The high voter turnout proves Bengal wants change. Let's see what happens on May 4! 🔥
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Sneha F
I'm from Bengal and I can tell you, the atmosphere is tense but hopeful. My family voted this time with conviction. The father's point about tainted candidates is valid - both parties have them. But when a mother loses her child in such a horrific way and then the CM makes those comments, it cuts deep. People remember. 🙏
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Michelle N
As an outsider looking in, I'm amazed by the voter turnout - 91% is incredible. The mother's courage is inspiring, but I worry about the polarisation. Both the TMC and BJP have failed women in many ways. We need leaders who actually prioritise safety and justice, not just use tragedies for votes. Sad but true.
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Aman W
Ratna Debnath is fighting for her daughter's memory. That takes guts. But I wish the

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