A public interest litigation (PIL) has been submitted to the Supreme Court of India, challenging the appointment of Ajay Pal Sharma, an Indian Police Service officer from Uttar Pradesh, as a poll observer for the West Bengal elections. The petition, filed by West Bengal voter Aditya Das, alleges that Sharma has engaged in intimidation against Jahangir Khan, an All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate in the Falta constituency. This intimidation reportedly undermines the fairness of the electoral process. The petition points to a viral video purportedly showing Sharma threatening Khan and his family, claiming such actions violate the Model Code of Conduct and the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The petition argues that Sharma's appointment is not in the public interest and has distorted the electoral environment. Despite attempts to expedite the case, the Supreme Court has not yet listed the matter, and the Calcutta High Court has also declined to entertain the petition during the ongoing election process.