“The government has failed to address the core issues within the state’s healthcare system, and the RG Kar incident is a stark reminder of that,” a CPI(M) leader said.BJP leaders have echoed similar sentiments, predicting that the incident could serve as a tipping point in voter sentiment, particularly in the urban centres of Kolkata where the protests have been most intense.The polls are seen as a crucial barometer for the TMC’s popularity and resilience amidst a rapidly evolving political landscape in West Bengal.Having won nearly all assembly by-polls since 2021, except Sagardighi in February 2023, the TMC is hoping to maintain its momentum.The June by-polls, where TMC secured victories in four assembly seats, including BJP strongholds in Matua-dominated regions, boosted the party’s morale.However, the RG Kar case has given the opposition fresh ammunition to challenge the TMC’s dominance.”The polls will test whether the TMC still commands the overwhelming support it enjoyed in the recent Lok Sabha elections.All eyes are on how the RG Kar issue will play into voters’ decisions on November 13,” political analyst Biswanath Chakraborty said.
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