RG Kar victim's mom enters fray amid 'we want justice' slogans

KOLKATA: The RG Kar rape-murder victim's mother, a BJP candidate in West Bengal, once again used her saree to convey a message - this time wearing one inscribed with 'Shaktirupena Sangsthita (embodiment of strength)' - as she filed her nomination Thursday.She had earlier drawn attention by campaigning in a saree imprinted with the slogan "Merudanda Bikri Nei (My spine is not for sale)". She was accompanied by former Union minister Smriti Irani and Tripura ex-CM Biplab Deb. Before submitting her nomination, she visited a Shiva-Kali temple with her husband and local BJP functionaries and supporters.A rally was then taken out, with BJP workers raising "We want justice" slogans as she reiterated her call to oust the TMC govt. Addressing a gathering, Irani said, "This mother is not just a BJP candidate; she represents every woman in Bengal. Under her leadership, Bengal will get justice."According to the affidavit, the total value of her movable assets - including several bank fixed deposits, savings accounts and jewellery - is Rs 19 lakh. Among these, she owns a car worth Rs 8 lakh, jointly with her husband. The total value of her husband's movable assets stands at Rs 36 lakh.