Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics, says will begin journey from Uttar Pradesh

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics, stating that she will work independently and not join any existing political party. According to Free Press Journal, she made the announcement through a video message on September 29, 2026, after resigning from the IAS following around 13 years in the civil service.

Mittal aims to build an independent political platform around citizens' concerns, working directly with them. The Hindu reports that she highlighted governance gaps, land, water, and infrastructure issues she intends to address.

Mittal described her goal as a "politics of intent, justice, concern and long-term thinking", seeking to change the way politics functions rather than simply replacing one set of leaders with another. She has ruled out joining any political party and will begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh.

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