Former UP IAS Officer Divya Mittal Announces Political Entry, Rules Out Joining Any Party
Former Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics following her resignation from the administrative service. She stated she will run as an independent, focusing on accountability and acting as a voice for citizens rather than joining an existing political party.
Why it matters
Mittal's transition from a high-ranking bureaucrat to an independent political figure is notable ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Days after resigning from the administrative service, former Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday announced her entry into politics. She said her political journey would begin in Uttar Pradesh, but she has ruled out joining any political party.There was strong speculation around her political move since her resignation. Confirming it on Tuesday, Mittal said she would work with the people rather than align herself with any political party.Her decision carries extra significance as it comes just months before the crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, and Mittal has made it clear that Uttar Pradesh was her "karmabhoomi" and the state would be the starting point of her political journey.Mittal, a 2013-batch IAS officer, resigned from the service after nearly 13 years. Her resignation was accepted in September.
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