Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and social activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Ratna Debnath
05/09/2026
Panihati MLA Ratna Debnath said those found guilty in the 2024 RG Kar rape and murder case would face action while the Central Bureau of Investigation probe continues. She also responded to allegations involving a doctor linked to a state politician and to demands for the resignation of the state Health Secretary, saying the investigation was ongoing and the law would take its course.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ratna Debnath is an Indian politician and activist from West Bengal. She has been a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly since 2026, representing the Panihati constituency for the Bharatiya Janata Party. She gained public attention as the mother of a victim in the 2024 Kolkata RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case. She won the Panihati seat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election with 87,977 votes, defeating Tirthankar Ghosh of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 28,836 votes. |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Shekhar Ranjan Debnath |
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| Notes | Her daughter, Moumita Debnath, was the victim in the 2024 RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case and is deceased. |
Family
| Spouse | Shekhar Ranjan Debnath |
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| Children | Moumita Debnath (deceased) |
Career
| Politics |
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| Public Activism | Has spoken publicly on women's safety and justice in West Bengal, including after the 2024 RG Kar case and a 2026 case in Baruipur. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2025 she said she wanted to contest elections and enter politics to pursue justice for her daughter, and the BJP subsequently gave her a ticket. | |
| 2. She was criticised by politicians of the ruling party in West Bengal over her educational qualification. |
