West Bengal’s political landscape is buzzing as the RG Kar case resurfaces. The parents of the woman doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College last August have spurned election offers from across the spectrum. Their message is clear: Justice trumps political ambition.
In emotional interactions with journalists, the duo detailed persistent approaches. ‘TMC promised seats and cash from day one. BJP, CPM followed suit,’ the mother stated. ‘We refused every time. We’re not ready for this.’
‘Politics isn’t our world,’ added the father. ‘Suvendu Adhikari from BJP made a personal pitch—we said thanks but no thanks. Only justice for our girl matters.’ They vowed support to whichever party ensures accountability, but swore off contesting now.
The probe’s outcome—CBI upholding Kolkata Police’s finding that lone perpetrator Sanjay Roy deserved life term—falls short for them. ‘Truth is half-revealed,’ the father lamented. ‘Larger cover-ups persist.’
As assembly elections near, this saga amplifies concerns over doctor safety, police efficacy, and political meddling. The family’s resolve challenges parties to prioritize reform over rhetoric, reminding Bengal that some wounds demand healing before hustings.