Chandranath Rath, aged 41, was a significant aide to Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. Originally from Chandipur in Purba Medinipur district, Rath had a diverse background, serving nearly two decades in the Indian Air Force before transitioning into politics. After retiring, he briefly worked in the corporate sector and then became involved in political coordination, ultimately becoming a trusted member of Adhikari's team around 2019. Rath played a crucial role in managing logistics and communications within the BJP, especially during high-stakes campaigns. His close relationship with Adhikari and his family's previous ties with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) added depth to his political journey. However, Rath's life was tragically cut short when he was shot dead by assailants in North 24 Parganas, leading to heightened political tensions in the region following the recent assembly elections.