Hello Mumbai Maharashtra Desk :
Why doesn’t the Election Commission remove biased Director General of Police, Rashmi Shukla? – Nana Patole
Is there a different law for Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Maharashtra?
For a fair and transparent election, immediately remove the controversial DGP Rashmi Shukla.
Mumbai, October 31, 2024
Even as the state assembly elections are underway, the Election Commission has yet to remove DGP Rashmi Shukla from her post. The Congress party had demanded Shukla’s removal, but the commission has ignored this request. When the BJP requested the removal of the DGPs in West Bengal and Jharkhand, they were promptly replaced, but the Election Commission has not yet removed Maharashtra’s DGP. Rashmi Shukla is a controversial officer who has sided with the BJP, and with her in office, there are doubts about the elections being conducted fairly and transparently. Therefore, Congress State President Nana Patole has reiterated the demand for her immediate removal.
In a letter to the Election Commission, Congress State President Nana Patole stated that the Congress party had written letters on September 24, 2024, and October 4, 2024, demanding Shukla’s removal. On September 27, when Election Commission officials were on a visit to Mumbai, a Congress delegation had also raised the demand to remove DGP Rashmi Shukla. Shukla has allegedly instructed police commissioners and district police officers to file cases against opposition leaders and harass them. The police machinery is reportedly obstructing opposition leaders and workers, pressuring and threatening them. Rashmi Shukla’s approach has been controversial in the past, as she was involved in the phone tapping of opposition leaders and has had cases registered against her.
After the BJP came to power, Shukla was appointed to the DGP post, and even after her retirement, her tenure was extended irregularly. For a transparent and fearless election atmosphere, it is essential to remove the controversial DGP, Rashmi Shukla, who allegedly assists the ruling party. The Election Commission should take immediate action to remove her, said Nana Patole.
