Guwahati, April 28: Anand Mishra, a former IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He rubbished all speculation regarding contesting the Lok Sabha elections. Anand Mishra who began his career in the Garo Hills, is known for his valorous efforts against the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
In a video posted on social media today, Mishra dispelled all rumors about his election bid and confirmed his intention to file his nomination on May 7th for the 33-Buxar LS Seat in Bihar. He extended an invitation to the public to join him in Buxar on the day of his nomination filing, as expressed in his tweet: “We are Filing Nomination for Lok Sabha Election – 2024 from 33-BUXAR LS Seat (Bihar) on 7th May, 2024. Everyone is cordially invited on 07-05-2024 @ 10 AM to Buxar, Bihar please 🙏🏻😊”.
We are Filing Nomination for Lok Sabha Election – 2024 from 33-BUXAR LS Seat (Bihar) on 7th May, 2024. Everyone is cordially invited on 07-05-2024 @ 10 AM to Buxar, Bihar please 🙏🏻😊#LokasabhaElection2024 pic.twitter.com/TcuUu2KEwG
— Anand Mishra (@anandmishraips) April 27, 2024
Mishra has emphasized his commitment to serving the people of Buxar and fighting corruption, irrespective of party affiliations. He has stated that his campaign is not just his own but represents the collective fight of the people of Buxar.
During his tenure in Meghalaya, Mishra faced both challenges and controversies, including allegations of manhandling a civilian and assaulting a student leader and a lawyer in Baghmara, South Garo Hills. Afterward, he served as the Superintendent of Police in various districts of Assam, including Charaideo, Dhubri, Nagaon and North Lakhimpur.
In December 2023, Mishra announced his resignation from the IPS, expressing a desire to engage in social services and pursue personal goals that align with a life of freedom and independence.
Initially, Mishra had set his sights on contesting the Lok Sabha elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. However, after being unexpectedly denied the party’s nomination, he made a strategic pivot and resolved to run as an independent candidate from the Buxar Lok Sabha constituency in his home state of Bihar.
Over the past few months, Mishra has been tirelessly crisscrossing the length and breadth of the constituency, engaging in grassroots-level interactions with residents from all walks of life. His door-to-door campaign has allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the issues and challenges faced by the local populace, enabling him to formulate a people-centric agenda for his electoral bid.
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