Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal's new party looks to field 'strong candidates' across 403 seats in UP

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal, who leads the Janneeti Bharat Party (JNPB), has announced her party's decision to contest all Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. The statement was made during a visit to Chunar in Mirzapur district on Saturday. Supporters greeted her with drums and traditional music at Balughat. Mittal emphasized her party's commitment to every person having a say in politics, emphasizing justice and equality.

She stated that justice could only be achieved when everyone's voice was heard. The IAS officer, who previously served as a district magistrate, interacted with locals during a tour of Balughat, Gangeshwarnath, Sarrafa Bazaar, Chowk Bazaar, the main market, and the Agarwal Collection crossing. Mittal called for equal respect and justice for all citizens, regardless of caste or religion.

She paid respects at various religious sites in Chunar, including the Agrasen Shiv Temple, Baba Qasim Sulemani Dargah Sharif, the samadhi of Yogi Bhartrihari, and the Durga Temple. Mittal embraced an elderly woman named Sheela Devi during an emotional moment in Sahitya Sant Dham, expressing her appreciation for meeting her. Young supporters enthusiastically took selfies with the party leader.