Haunted by RG Kar incident, West Bengal's Panihati turns battleground as victim’s mother confronts TMC cit

The upcoming Panihati election in West Bengal is dominated by the rape and murder of a young doctor. The victim's mother is contesting on a BJP ticket, aiming to leverage public anger against the ruling TMC. The TMC, defending its stronghold, faces a challenge to its organizational strength. The CPI(M) seeks to reclaim its role in the protest movement.