Encounter specialist's deployment to West Bengal sparks row; TMC, Akhilesh accuse BJP of planting 'agents'
The deployment of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma in West Bengal has led to accusations from the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party that the BJP is attempting to manipulate the election. They claim Sharma's presence is intended to intimidate voters and tilt the election in favor of the BJP. The BJP defends Sharma's role as an observer to ensure free and fair voting during the upcoming elections.
- ▪IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has been deployed in West Bengal as an election observer.
- ▪The Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party accuse the BJP of using Sharma to intimidate voters.
- ▪Sharma has a controversial history, including allegations of criminal activities.
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Encounter specialist's deployment to West Bengal sparks row; TMC, Akhilesh accuse BJP of planting 'agents'Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool have accused the BJP of trying to tilt the vote in their favour by "deploying agents" to intimidate voters.Updated on: Apr 28, 2026 12:52 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The deployment of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has sparked a major row in West Bengal, especially as the state prepares to head into its second round of voting.
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