Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Ex-ADGP Singh Defends VRS for Bihar Polls Despite Loss
A police leader named Jai Prakash Singh left his job early to run for a political position in Bihar.
He was promoted to a high rank, ADGP, and then took early retirement.
However, he did not win the election and even lost the money he put down to run.
Singh said he doesn't regret his choice and that winning or losing is just part of the process.
Jai Prakash Singh, a 2000-batch IPS officer, took voluntary retirement (VRS) from the police service to contest the Bihar Assembly elections.
Singh was promoted to Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) on January 31, 2025, and opted for VRS five months later in July.
He contested from the Chapra Assembly constituency and lost, forfeiting his election deposit.
Singh stated he has no regrets and that loss and victory are part of elections.
He is a resident of Ward Number-8 Teghra in Saran district, Bihar.
- Who
- Jai Prakash Singh, former ADGP of Himachal Pradesh and 2000-batch IPS officer
- What
- Took Voluntary Retirement from the police service to contest the Bihar Assembly elections and subsequently lost, forfeiting his deposit.
- When
- Opted for VRS in July, five months after promotion to ADGP on January 31, 2025; election loss occurred subsequently.
- Where
- Contested from the Chapra Assembly constituency in Bihar.
- Why
- To pursue a political career, stating that loss and victory are part of the game.
- Officer's Name
- Jai Prakash Singh
- Batch
- 2000-batch IPS officer
- Last Position
- Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)
- VRS Date
- July 2025
- Scheduled Retirement
- July 31, 2027
- Constituency Contested
- Chapra Assembly constituency
- Election Result
- Lost and forfeited deposit