A deeply emotional development has emerged ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, as the mother of the victim in the tragic R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case has expressed her potential willingness to contest the upcoming polls on a BJP ticket. This significant announcement has added a poignant layer to the already charged political landscape of the state. Responding to her statement, CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim has publicly appealed to the victim's mother, urging her not to affiliate with any political party. Salim's counsel highlights a broader concern about the potential politicization of a grievous personal tragedy amid intense election campaigning.