Former IPS Shivdeep Lande, known as ‘Singham of Bihar’, will contest the 2025 assembly elections. He will be an independent candidate from Araria and Jamalpur. Their goal is not to gain power but to improve the system.
Patna: Before the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, a new but very popular face has entered the politics of the state. Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande. This strict and honest officer, known as the Singham of Bihar, announced on Monday that he will contest the elections as an independent candidate from Araria and Jamalpur seats. This step of Lande has created a stir in the politics of Bihar. Because this is not just the electoral debut of an officer, but is being considered as a declaration to fight the system against the system.
Not power, reforms are needed – Lande’s announcement
With the announcement of contesting the elections, Lande said, “I have not come into politics to seek power, but to change the system from within. It is easy to criticize by sitting outside, but improvement will happen only when we go inside and clean ourselves.” He clearly said that he will not contest on the ticket of any political party, but will contest the elections as an independent candidate on the basis of public support. Araria and Jamalpur are the places where Lande made a deep impression among the public as a police officer. For this reason he has decided to fight the election from these two seats.
From police service to politics
Shivdeep Wamanrao Lande, a 2006 batch Bihar cadre IPS officer, had taken voluntary retirement in September 2024. During his police service, he broke the back of criminals by taking swift action in districts like Munger, Patna, and Araria. His image of a strict but sensitive officer had made him the “people’s policeman” among the public.
At the time of his transfer in Araria and Patna, people took to the streets and took out a candle march. Such a scene was rare for a police officer. His following on social media is no less than that of any celebrity, more than 8 lakh followers on Facebook and more than 2 lakh followers on Instagram keep an eye on his posts.
New politics under the banner of “Hind Sena”
A few months after his retirement, in April 2025, Lande had announced his new political party ‘Hind Sena’. He had said that this party will not be based on any caste or religion, but on humanity, nationalism and social justice. However, in the current elections he will contest as an independent candidate instead of the “Hind Sena” banner, so as to give an “honest option” to the public.
Recognition of ‘Singham’ among the public
People see Shivdeep Lande not just as an officer but as a symbol of hope. She had pioneered many campaigns during her career such as women’s safety, education, and social reforms. He was often seen paying the fees of poor girl students, helping the needy and dealing strictly with criminals. This dual image of his, a strict officer and a sensitive person, is now being considered the biggest strength of his political journey.
no one is bigger than the public
Lande said, “When I was in the police, I used to say. No one is bigger than the law. Now that I have come into politics, my slogan is. No one is bigger than the public. Shivdeep Lande’s entry can give a new direction to the traditional caste-based and money-driven politics of Bihar. He has not only been an honest officer, but has also established himself as a role model among the youth. Now it remains to be seen how much support the public will give him in this journey of becoming a leader from “Singham”. Is.