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Trinamool Congress Demands Suspension of IPS 'Singham' Officer Over Alleged Rigging in West Bengal's Falta Constituency

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has demanded the suspension of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, nicknamed 'Singham', over alleged massive rigging in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency. The Election Commission has ordered a complete repoll in all 285 polling stations on May 21, citing severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process during the April 29 polling. The EC's detailed order revealed that initial scrutiny was deeply flawed, relying primarily on paperwork while failing to thoroughly examine complaints and review video footage. The BJP had alleged that party symbols on EVMs were taped over at several booths.

IPS 'Singham' vs TMC 'Pushpa': High-Octane Bengal Constituency Polling Ends Without Face-Off

In Falta constituency of South 24 Parganas, the much-hyped confrontation between IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma (labelled 'Singham') and TMC candidate Jahangir Khan ('Pushpa') failed to materialize on polling day. Sharma traversed the constituency in a 10-vehicle convoy while Khan remained stationed in his 'control room'. EVM complaints were received—32 in Falta (20 verified), with a repoll ordered. Across Bengal, 77 complaints were filed. The encounter specialist from UP was deployed as the Election Commission's police observer, while Khan declared 'Pushpa will grow stronger'.

IPS Officer Ajay Pal Sharma's 'Singham' vs TMC Candidate's 'Pushpa' Rivalry in Falta

A political rivalry unfolded in Falta, around 40km from Kolkata, between IPS officer DIG Ajay Pal Sharma (known as 'Singham') and TMC candidate Jahangir Khan (who called himself 'Pushpa'). Sharma visited Khan's house on Monday and warned his family. On Tuesday, as Khan's convoy passed, workers raised slogans. Khan defiantly said "Jhukega nahi" (won't bow down). Meanwhile, TMC MP Mahua Moitra shared videos of Sharma dancing at a nightclub, calling him "Fair and Lovely babua". A local woman lodged a complaint alleging intimidation.

TMC Supporters Protest Against UP IPS Officer 'Singham' in West Bengal's Falta

TMC supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling. The UP-cadre IPS officer, known as 'Singham' for his tough policing, had warned TMC candidate Jahangir Khan's family about strict action for alleged voter intimidation. Khan responded by invoking film character 'Pushpa', stating 'This is Bengal; if he is Singham, I am Pushpa'. The protest occurred in Falta, which falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.

‘Singham vs Pushpa’ face-off in WB's Falta awaited

'Don't cry later': UP cop on poll duty warns TMC candidate, video triggers big row

In a video going viral, Ajay Pal Sharma was seening warning Jehangir Khan's family: "Tell him, we’ll deal properly with him if his men continue to threaten...don’t cry or regret it then."​​​ Hailing Ajay Sharma's as "Singham" of Uttar Pradesh, BJP's I-T department chief Amit Malviya said the UP encounter specialist "wasted no time in setting the tone, firmly reading the riot act to the family members of Abhishek Banerjee’s close aide, Jehangir Khan". ​