New Delhi: In a significant development in the West Bengal Assembly election battle, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking the immediate removal of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma from his role as a Police Observer.
The petitioner e-filed the writ petition late Tuesday night, invoking Article 32 of the Constitution, which allows citizens to directly approach the apex court for the enforcement of fundamental rights, including the right to free and fair elections.
The plea alleges that Sharma, a Uttar Pradesh cadre officer often referred to as the “Singham of UP,” has failed to maintain the neutrality expected of an observer appointed by the Election Commission of India.
According to the petition, since taking charge in South 24 Parganas, Sharma has engaged in acts of intimidation and undue influence, particularly targeting political candidates. It claims that his conduct has adversely affected the electoral environment and undermined public confidence in the fairness of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The petition further contends that such alleged behaviour disrupts the level playing field essential during elections and contradicts the role of observers as neutral constitutional functionaries responsible for upholding the integrity of the electoral process.
Citing provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the plea states that election observers are appointed to independently monitor polls and ensure adherence to democratic norms. Any deviation from this mandate, it argues, weakens trust in the system.
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