Election Campaign Heats Up as Rath’s Widow Enters BJP Contest

The murder case took a political twist when Haseena Rath, the mother of the slain Chandranath Rath, announced her candidature for the BJP from Nandigram. Her entry adds another layer to an already charged electoral atmosphere in South 24‑Parganas. The constituency, known for its fierce contests, will now witness a direct face‑off between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. Campaigners on both sides have invoked the murder, with the BJP portraying Rath’s family as victims of political vendetta, while the TMC has dismissed the allegations as electioneering. Voters are expected to weigh the personal tragedy against broader political narratives as the October 6 polls approach.