Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics, says will begin journey from Uttar Pradesh
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has resigned from her 13-year career to enter independent politics in Uttar Pradesh. She aims to address systemic administrative failures and advocate for citizens whose grievances are ignored by government offices.
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The entry of high-ranking bureaucrats into politics often signals shifts in public discourse regarding administrative accountability and governance reform.
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) announced her entry into politics independently, saying she would begin her political journey from Uttar Pradesh and strive to become the voice of people whose grievances often fail to reach government offices.
In a video statement on X, Ms. Mittal, who resigned from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after a 13-year career on August 30, said she wanted to create a platform that would be concerned about the country’s future.
“I want to be the voice of those people whose voices cannot reach any office and, even if they do, are not heard,” she said and added that she wanted to “seek an account of the country’s 80 years since Independence”.
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