u/Swimming_Balance_917

Sooo, my girlfriend completed her BTech and would have her convocation in July of this year. I need opinions on what could be an appropriate graduation gift that he can get for her.

She loves Cam And Gloria, and I would ideally like to give her something related to the show.

but, here are other things she likes :

1. Cats
2. Conspiracy theories
3. True Crime/Murder/unsolved mystery novels/documentaries/movies
4. Occasional Art and crafts projects
5. Tech (that is out of budget)

Please drop in suggestions

Can u guyz plzz help me out? I'm still in need

I know this might be a controversial opinion, but it needs to be said: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar victim, running for the 2026 West Bengal elections on a BJP ticket feels like a complete mockery of our political system.

Elections are meant for people who want to represent a community, solve local issues, and serve the public. Instead, we have a candidate who is clearly entering the race with a single personal goal: "justice for my daughter."

While my heart goes out to the family for the unimaginable tragedy they experienced, here are some reasons why this move seems problematic:

1. Personal Vendetta vs. Public Service: A legislative seat should not be a platform for individual grievances. When a person with no political or administrative experience is chosen solely because of their sorrow, it overlooks the real needs of the people in Panihati. Are we voting for a lawmaker or an activist?
2. The "Pawn" Strategy: It’s clear that the BJP is using her as a tool to gain "sympathy votes." By making her a candidate, they have turned a horrific crime into a campaign message. If even the CBI, which is part of the Central Government, hasn’t provided the "justice" she wants, how can sitting in the State Assembly change that?
3. The Failure of the System: The victim was a postgraduate trainee who was failed by her own institution and the state's troubling culture. She reportedly tried to report irregularities and corruption before she was targeted. If the system is so broken, placing a grieving mother into that same disappointing situation feels more like a show than a real solution.
4. Disrespecting the Legacy? There is a fine line between "fighting the system" and "politicizing grief." By entering active politics, which is known for compromise and conflict, doesn't this distract from the genuine demand for justice that the entire state supported during the protests?

Is this the future of Indian politics? Where parties just look for the most tragic story to win a seat, regardless of whether that person can actually govern?

I would love to hear what others think, especially those from Bengal. Is this "empowerment" or just a risky public relations stunt?