Shruti Suman
Meet IAS Nisha Bangre, who recently stepped down from her role as Deputy Collector in Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh. Nisha Bangre made headlines when she resigned from her position in June 2023, citing the denial of a requested leave as the reason for her departure. The Madhya Pradesh Government has now officially accepted her resignation, and she is now gearing up to run in the Madhya Pradesh Election 2023.
Nisha Bangre had initially intended to contest the election through the Amla assembly constituency on the Congress ticket. However, the party has already assigned the ticket to someone else. Undeterred, Nisha Bangre has made the decision to run for the elections independently if necessary. Let’s delve into IAS Nisha Bangre’s journey and her educational background.
Getting to Know IAS Nisha Bangre
Formerly serving as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Lavkush Nagar in Chhatarpur District, MP, Nisha Bangre tendered her resignation on June 23, 2023. It was only on October 23, that the Madhya Pradesh Government officially accepted her resignation. Nisha Bangre is prepared to participate in the upcoming elections, preferably representing the Congress. Should that option not materialize, she is fully committed to running as an independent candidate.
Her resignation had initially faced delays in acceptance, prompting Nisha Bangre to embark on a 300-kilometer ‘padyatra’ (foot march) from Amla to Bhopal, which began on September 28 and concluded on October 9. During her march towards the Chief Minister’s residence, she was briefly detained and spent a night in jail.
IAS Nisha Bangre’s Candidacy in Madhya Pradesh Elections
Former IAS officer Nisha Bangre has confirmed her intention to contest the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Elections, expressing her desire to actively participate in the democratic process. She stated, “I will definitely contest the election. Further she added, I always want to be a part of democracy and becoming an MLA is a part of it. I will definitely file my nomination…” Regarding her affiliation with the Congress party, she mentioned, “When my struggle was going on, Congress spoke about standing with me.
Educational Background of IAS Nisha Bangre
Nisha Bangre hails from Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh. She pursued engineering from 2010 to 2014, and after completing her engineering degree, she worked at a multinational company in Gurugram. It was during this time that she felt a strong inclination toward civil services. In 2016, Nisha Bangre cleared the UPSC exam and was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, in 2017, she became the Deputy Collector, with her initial posting in Amla district.
In her personal life, Nisha Bangre made a unique commitment to her husband by swearing on the Constitution of India. Her husband works in a multinational company, and the couple has a three-year-old son.
