| Ratan Dubey, from the Bhartiya Janata Party, served as the vice president of the Narayanpur district unit and the Assembly convenor. |
| Tragically, he passed away on 4 November 2023 in Narayanpur, allegedly murdered by Naxalites just three days before the assembly polls. |
| During his campaign at Kaushalnagar village on 4 November 2023, he was fatally attacked by a group, succumbing to his injuries. |
| While campaigning, Ratan faced danger during a cock fight where individuals disguised as villagers attacked him. |
| Realizing the threat, he attempted to escape but was pursued and ultimately stabbed from behind. |
| The assailants further attacked him with various weapons as described by witness statements. |
| Following the incident, the police swiftly responded, transporting his body to headquarters for investigation. |
| Reports suggest that Dubey was campaigning for Kedar Kashyap against Congress leader Chandan Kashyap for the Narayanpur seat. |
| Sadly, Ratan became the seventh BJP member to lose his life to Maoist violence in 2023. |
| Ratan Dubey, also a member of the Narayanpur Zilla Panchayat and Maal Vahan Parivahan Sangh, met a tragic end while fulfilling his political duties. |
