Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Politics, Announces Independent Public Platform (Video)
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics, choosing to launch an independent citizen-led platform rather than joining any existing party to reform governance. 'If you feel that this is your story too, then send a WhatsApp message to 9198956957,' she wrote in her post. Scroll below to know more.
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Nearly a month after stepping down from civil services, former Uttar Pradesh-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday, September 29, announced her entry into politics, declaring her intent to build an independent platform directly with citizens rather than aligning with any established political party.
Mittal, a 2013-batch officer who voluntarily resigned from her 13-year administrative career on August 30, stated that her primary objective is to serve as a direct voice for marginalised citizens whose grievances frequently fail to reach government offices. Who Is Divya Mittal? IAS Officer Resigns After 13-Year Civil Service Career.
Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Politics
कुछ दिन पहले IAS से त्यागपत्र दिया था और आपके मन में कई सवाल छोड़ दिए थे। अपनी बात इस वीडियो में कह दी है। अगर आपको लगे कि ये आपकी भी बात है, तो 9198956957 पर whatsapp मैसेज करिए। pic.twitter.com/mtS6gzBzRw
— Divya Mittal (@divyamittal_IAS) September 29, 2026
Stepping Beyond Bureaucracy
In a public statement released on social media, the former bureaucrat reflected on her administrative tenure, noting that systemic roadblocks and delayed public services often stem from an institutional "lack of intent" rather than a shortage of rules or financial allocations. Recalling her field experiences - including stalled school construction projects and unresolved land matters during her tenure as a district magistrate - Divya Mittal argued that administrative reforms require bigger structural changes and proactive public accountability.
"I resigned from IAS last month and left many questions behind. This is a big task, and I was gathering courage. Today I have come to answer. What next? The answer is politics." IAS Officer Divya Mittal Resigns: Who Is Husband Gagandeep Singh Dhillon, Ex-Civil Servant Turned Trader?
Building a Citizen-Centric Platform
Confirming that she will not stand "under any flag" or join an existing political formation, Mittal emphasized that her political trajectory will not be driven by conventional vote-bank mechanics, caste calculations, or muscle power. Instead, she aims to focus on long-term governance, youth employment concerns, and administrative transparency. Calling Uttar Pradesh her core "karmabhoomi", Mittal appealed to citizens from diverse backgrounds to support her independent initiative. She also appealed people to support her political initiative and shared a WhatsApp number for those wishing to connect.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 29, 2026 02:21 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
