Anand Mishra
Anand Mishra | |
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| Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Constituency | Buxar |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | |
| In office 2011–2024[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anand Mishra June 1, 1981 Prasaunda Village, Shahpur Block, Bhojpur District, Bihar, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Parent(s) | Param Hans Mishra (father) Lt. Shanti Mishra (mother) |
| Profession | Politician; former IPS officer |
| Website | https://www.anandmishra.co/ |
Anand Mishra (born 1 June 1981) is an Indian politician and former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.[1] He was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Buxar Assembly constituency in the 2025 election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[2]
Mishra is a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Assam–Meghalaya cadre and served as Superintendent of Police in several districts in Assam.[3] He resigned from service in January 2024 to enter politics.[3]
Before joining the BJP in August 2025,[4] he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Buxar as an independent candidate.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Mr. Mishra was born to Shri Param Hans Mishra[6] and Lt. Shanti Mishra.[7] His ancestral family hails from Village Jigna, Itarhi, Buxar, Bihar.[7]
Anand's father, an engineer, worked with Hindustan Motors Company near Kolkata,[1][8] which shaped his early years in Hooghly district of West Bengal. He completed his matriculation from Hind Motor Education Centre and his higher secondary studies in humanities from Hind Motor High School.[7][9] He later pursued Political Science (Hons.) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, followed by a Master's degree in Police Management from Osmania University, Hyderabad.[1][8]
Alongside academics, he built diverse interests: he is a Black Belt in martial arts,[1] a skilled guitarist, and a passionate biker.[10]
Awards and recognition
[edit]His exceptional service has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Police Medal for Gallantry (President's Medal),[11] Chief Minister's Medal for Outstanding Services (Government of Assam),[12][13] Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak (MHA, GOI),[14] Special Duty Medal (NE) (MHA, GOI),[15] and multiple commendations from Directors General of Police of Meghalaya and Assam. He was also featured among the Top 50 Police Officers in India by Fame magazine.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Anand Mishra wins 2025 Bihar Assembly polls from Buxar". NDTV. 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "Only 1 of 5 IPS officers tastes victory in Bihar polls, Anand Mishra lone winner". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ^ a b "Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP's New Face From Buxar". Outlook India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ^ "Ex-IPS officer Anand Mishra, former minister Nagmani join BJP". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ^ "Denied BJP ticket, IPS officer Anand Mishra contests as independent". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ^ "BJP's Anand Mishra leading, INC and BSP candidates trailing behind in Buxar". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ a b c "Anand Mishra Biography: Inspiring Journey From IPS Officer To Buxar MLA, Life, Career, Net Worth - Assam Today". 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ a b "Anand Mishra contesting Bihar Assembly Election 2025". moneycontrol. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ Rashmi. "Anand Mishra: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ Singh, Sanjay (2025-10-18). "Biker-ex-cop Anand Mishra is BJP's bet to reclaim Buxar seat". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ "Police Medal for Gallantry | Official Website of Meghalaya Police, Government of Meghalaya, India". megpolice.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ "35 personnel to get Chief Minister's Police Medal award". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ "List of Awardees of CM's Police Medal for Outstanding Service" (PDF). police.assam.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak for North East (NE) Region for the year 2020" (PDF). police.assam.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP's New Face From Buxar". Outlook India. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ "A salute to 50 Most Popular District Police Chiefs of India". FameIndia. Retrieved 2025-11-22.