Anand Mishra Assam Visit 2026: Former IPS Officer and BJP Buxar MLA to Campaign in Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Nagaon Ahead of Assam Assembly Elections
Anand Mishra Assam Visit 2026: Ex-IPS Officer and BJP Buxar MLA Gears Up for Key Campaign in Upper Assam and Central Districts
Guwahati: In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) outreach efforts ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, former IPS officer and sitting BJP MLA from Bihar’s Buxar constituency, Anand Mishra, is scheduled to undertake a three-day election campaign tour in Assam starting April 5, 2026.
Anand Mishra, a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who resigned from service in January 2024 to pursue politics, brings with him deep roots in the state where he previously served as Superintendent of Police in several districts. His return to Assam as a prominent BJP leader is expected to energize party workers and voters in key constituencies.
Detailed Itinerary of Anand Mishra’s Assam Campaign Tour
According to party sources, Anand Mishra will arrive at Dibrugarh Airport at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2026, and proceed directly to Tinsukia to address a public gathering alongside local BJP candidates.
- April 5, 2026: Campaign in Tinsukia
- April 6, 2026: Campaign in Lakhimpur
- April 7, 2026: Campaign in Nagaon
The visit is part of the BJP’s intensified campaign push across crucial areas as the party aims to strengthen its position before polling on April 9, 2026. Party leaders believe Anand Mishra’s presence, given his popularity and administrative experience in Assam, will help mobilize support and boost momentum in the run-up to the elections.
Who is Anand Mishra? Background of the Former IPS Turned Politician
Anand Mishra served with distinction in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, earning a reputation for effective policing. He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Buxar as an independent candidate before joining the BJP in August 2025. In the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, he successfully contested from Buxar on a BJP ticket and won, marking his entry into electoral politics as an MLA.
His familiarity with Assam’s ground realities, especially from his days as SP in various districts, is likely to resonate with local voters during this campaign tour.
Significance for Assam Assembly Elections 2026
With polling scheduled for April 9, 2026 (single phase) and results expected on May 4, 2026, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned in its election campaign. Anand Mishra’s three-day visit to Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, and Nagaon comes at a critical time when the party is actively engaging with candidates and voters in these regions.
This development is being closely watched as it highlights the BJP’s strategy of leveraging leaders with strong regional connections and administrative backgrounds to strengthen its appeal.
Stay tuned for more updates on Anand Mishra’s Assam visit and the latest developments related to the Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
