The shadow of the RG Kar atrocity looms large over West Bengal’s elections. Parents of the doctor viciously raped and killed on August 9, 2024, at Kolkata’s premier medical college have rebuffed bids by TMC, BJP, and CPM to field them as candidates.
‘They all came knocking—offering tickets, money, everything,’ the mother told reporters. ‘TMC was first. We told them: Justice, not politics.’ The father corroborated: ‘BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari proposed too. We’re grateful but focused solely on our quest for truth.’
Their stance is unwavering: No electoral entry until full accountability. ‘We’ll join forces with whoever delivers justice,’ the father said, ‘but our battle is pure—no politicking.’
Kolkata Police’s investigation, reinforced by CBI, convicted Sanjay Roy alone, sentencing him to life. Unsatisfied, the family points to unresolved threads: ‘Many still hide in the dark.’
This revelation critiques Bengal’s law enforcement and fuels pre-poll narratives. It spotlights systemic rot in protecting frontline workers, urging voters to demand more than promises. The parents’ principled rejection elevates their cause, potentially swaying public sentiment beyond party lines.