Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Uttar Pradesh Politics Independently
Divya Mittal used to be a government officer in India.
She resigned after about 13 years of working in the Indian Administrative Service.
Now she wants to enter politics in Uttar Pradesh.
She says she will not join a political party.
Instead, she wants to work directly with ordinary citizens and build a new public platform.
She wants to speak for people whose complaints are ignored or never reach government offices.
She has mentioned problems such as poor roads, schools, exam paper leaks and unemployment.
She also wants to discuss how artificial intelligence may change jobs.
She has not yet said whether she will run in a particular election.
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announced an independent political initiative in Uttar Pradesh on September 29, 2026.
Mittal said she would work directly with citizens and would not join an existing political party.
She plans to build a platform addressing concerns including roads, schools, farmers, paper leaks, unemployment and artificial intelligence’s effect on jobs.
Mittal said she wants to represent people whose complaints do not reach government offices or remain unheard.
She has not announced a constituency, confirmed whether she will contest the 2027 Assembly election, or detailed the platform’s formal structure.
- Who
- Divya Mittal, a former 2013-batch Indian Administrative Service officer.
- What
- She announced an independent, citizen-led political initiative and said she would not join an existing political party.
- When
- She announced the initiative on September 29, 2026, after resigning on August 30; the Uttar Pradesh government accepted her resignation on September 15.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, which she described as her “karmabhoomi” and the starting point of her political journey.
- Why
- She said she wanted to represent unheard citizens, question administrative failures and promote politics focused on intent, justice, concern and long-term thinking.
- Previous role
- 2013-batch Indian Administrative Service officer for about 13 years
- Resignation
- Submitted August 30, 2026
- Resignation accepted
- September 15, 2026, by the Uttar Pradesh government
- Political approach
- Independent work with citizens rather than joining an existing party
- Issues raised
- Rural roads, schools, farmers, paper leaks, unemployment and the future of work amid artificial intelligence
- Prior public work
- As Mirzapur district magistrate, she helped bring piped water to Lahuria Dah
- Election plans
- No constituency or decision to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election has been announced
Sources
'I'll do politics but...': Month after resignation, ex IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry in politics
Former UP IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Politics Independently, Says 'Will Not Join Any Party' | VIDEO
