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VRS to Votes: Ex-IAS, IPS Officers Set Sights on Bihar Assembly Polls – Check More Details Inside 

Bureaucracy to Ballot: Bureaucratic Faces Eye Poll Tickets in Bihar Assembly Elections
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Patna: As the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 approach, a new trend is gaining momentum: a steady stream of bureaucrats taking the political plunge. From senior IAS officers to high-profile IPS officers, many former civil servants are preparing to swap administrative files for the people’s mandate—by contesting as candidates from established parties, new fronts, and even launching their own political outfits.

This emerging “officer-to-politician” wave reflects a mix of political ambition, disillusionment with the system, and aspirations to drive change from the grassroots.

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Who’s in the Race? Prominent Former Officers Eyeing 2025 Ballot

While official nominations are yet to be filed, speculation is rife around the political plans of several high-profile former officers. Here’s a look at some of the most talked-about names:

S Siddharth (1991 batch IAS) – Former Additional Chief Secretary of Bihar’s Education Department. While he denied taking VRS, his active social media presence and public engagement hint at political intentions.

Shivdeep Lande (2006 batch IPS) – Popular across Bihar for his policing style, Lande took VRS in 2024 and is reportedly planning to launch his own political party.

Manish Verma (2000 batch IAS, Odisha Cadre) – Resigned with the stated goal of serving the people of Bihar, Mr Verma is rumored to be eyeing Nalanda constituency. He is a Civil Engineering graduate from IIT Delhi and is a 2000-batch Odisha-cadre IAS officer who previously served as the District Magistrate of Patna and Purnia.

Dinesh Kumar Rai (2010 batch IAS, Retired) – Known for his proximity to CM Nitish Kumar, Rai may contest on a JDU ticket. He voluntarily retired while serving as Revenue & Land Reforms Secretary.

Arvind Kumar Singh, Gopal Narayan Singh, and Lallan Yadav (IAS, Retired) – These three former officers are believed to be aligning with Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj movement.

Vikas Vaibhav (2003 batch IPS) – A widely recognized face in Bihar, talks of his political debut have persisted for years, and 2025 could be the moment.

Jai Prakash Singh (2000 batch IPS, Retired) – Expected to join the Jan Suraj Party, Singh’s name is also doing the rounds as a probable candidate.

VK Singh (1997 batch IPS & Former IG, Delhi Police) – Likely to contest with the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP).

Anand Mishra (2011 batch IPS, Assam Cadre) – Took VRS ahead of Lok Sabha 2024 and is now considering his options for the state elections.

What’s Driving the Shift? From Policy to Public

The transition of officers from bureaucracy to politics is not new in Bihar. Former IPS Sunil Kumar and ex-IAS RCP Singh have both served in the Nitish cabinet. Nationally, leaders like RK Singh and Yashwant Sinha also came from administrative backgrounds.

Now, Bihar seems poised for another such wave — driven by both disenchantment with administrative constraints and ambitions for policy-level impact. Observers note that the officer-to-politician journey is often smoother due to public recognition, administrative experience, and local networks.

Legal Framework: VRS Required, but Political Groundwork Already Underway

According to All India Services Rules, no serving IAS or IPS officer can contest elections without first taking Voluntary Retirement (VRS). This requires a three-month notice and approval from the Central Government. However, in practice, many officers begin exploring political affiliations and public engagement much earlier.

With VRS applications mounting and behind-the-scenes negotiations intensifying, Bihar’s political scene is being reshaped by these technocrats-turned-netas.

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The Big Question: Who Will Contest From Where—and With Whom?

While speculation is strong, the final picture will only become clear once parties announce tickets and nominations are filed. Whether contesting via major parties like JDU, RJD, BJP, or newer entities like Jan Suraj or VIP, these former officers are poised to inject a new dynamic into the 2025 elections.

The public still respects officers. If they enter politics with a clean record and clear vision, they can become serious contenders,” said a political analyst in Patna.


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