Ratna Debnath, a grieving mother from West Bengal, has entered the political arena as a candidate for Narendra Modi’s party, which is foregrounding women’s safety in the upcoming state election.

A brutal assault that ended in her daughter’s death has driven Debnath to seek office, hoping to shape policies that protect women. Campaigning door‑to‑door in North 24 Parganas, she vows to bring national attention to local safety concerns.

Her candidacy signals a shift in voter priorities and could alter the balance of power in West Bengal. If elected, Debnath would join a party that already claims a broad mandate for gender‑focused reforms, potentially tightening the state’s security agenda.