During a series of election rallies in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for blocking the Nari Shakti Vandan amendment, which seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Despite Modi's rhetoric, the Women's Reservation Bill is not a pressing issue for voters in Bengal, where the TMC already boasts a higher percentage of female MPs compared to the BJP and Congress. Instead, the electorate is more focused on women's safety, particularly following the 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which sparked nationwide protests. This incident has reignited anger among voters, especially the urban middle class and rural communities, who are now voicing their concerns about safety and accountability. Young voters, in particular, are expressing their desire for change, with many stating they do not want Mamata Banerjee to continue as Chief Minister. The RG Kar case has become a significant electoral issue, overshadowing the BJP's attempts to frame the TMC as 'anti-woman.' As the elections approach, women's safety, jobs, and corruption are emerging as the primary concerns for voters in West Bengal.