Anand Mishra
Former IPS Officer Anand Mishra Secures Historic BJP Victory in Bihar's Traditional Congress Stronghold
Nov 16, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Former IPS officer Anand Mishra, known for his viral policing videos and counter-insurgency operations, has won Bihar's Buxar assembly seat by over 28,000 votes. After transitioning from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party to BJP in August 2024, the martial arts black belt holder defeated Congress in its traditional stronghold, marking a significant political debut in his home state.
Former 'Singham' Police Officers Transition to Politics in Bihar Assembly Election 2025
Oct 30, 2025 08:23 pm CST
Two decorated former police officers, nicknamed 'singhams' for their exceptional law enforcement careers, are contesting the Bihar Assembly Election. Shivdeep Lande, former Bihar Police IG, is running as an independent from Jamalpur, while Anand Mishra, an ex-Assam cadre officer with multiple gallantry awards, represents BJP in Buxar. Both candidates bring distinguished service records to their new political endeavors, highlighting a growing trend of law enforcement professionals entering electoral politics.
LJP(R) Announces First 14 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA Seat-Sharing Finalized
Oct 15, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has announced its first list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, part of the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement where LJP(R) will contest 29 seats. Meanwhile, BJP has named 83 candidates while JD(U) has released a list of 57 nominees. The two-phase polling will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur to Contest Bihar Assembly Election from Alinagar as BJP Candidate
Oct 15, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Bihar's popular folk singer Maithili Thakur joins the electoral fray as BJP's candidate from Alinagar constituency in the upcoming assembly elections. Her nomination is part of BJP's strategic move to appeal to youth voters in the Mithilanchal region, with the party introducing nine new faces among its 12 candidates in the second list, potentially to counter Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party approach of fielding diverse candidates.