Ex-IAS Officer Divya Mittal Announces New Party, to Contest 2027 UP Polls
Mittal said the party will center policymaking on citizens and keep the government accountable through its five-year term.
- On Thursday, former Indian Administrative Service officer Divya Mittal announced her new political party, Jan Neeti Bharat, confirming it will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
- Mittal, a former Wall Street trader and alumna of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Bengaluru, resigned after a 13-year career in August, stating she wants to become the "voice" of those whose concerns rarely reach power.
- Earlier, Mittal highlighted institutional failures like unbuilt sanctioned schools in Lahuria Dah, Mirzapur, where she served as district magistrate, noting that construction remained incomplete three years later.
- Prioritizing citizens in policymaking, the party aims to ensure government accountability throughout its five-year term; "In Jan Neeti, you will be the ones who rule," Mittal said, announcing the initiative.
- Seeking public backing rather than contesting "under any flag," Mittal aims to address issues like damaged infrastructure and paper leaks, having weighed her decision carefully after resigning from service.
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Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal launches Janniti Bharat Party, to contest 2027 UP polls
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal launched Janniti Bharat and announced a 2027 Uttar Pradesh election bid. The party promises citizen-led policymaking, transparent projects and public feedback on government services.
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Times of IndiaEx-IAS officer Divya Mittal announces new party, to contest 2027 UP polls
Divya Mittal, a former IAS officer, has announced her new political party, Jan Neeti Bharat. She plans for the party to contest the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections scheduled in 2027. The party intends to focus on making people central to policymaking and ensuring government accountability. Mittal emphasizes that citizens should have a ruling role rather than being ruled by politics.
Days after quitting IAS, Divya Mittal announces party to contest 2027 UP Assembly polls - The Tribune
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal, who recently opted for voluntary retirement from service, on Thursday announced her political party, Jan Neeti Bharat, and said it will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
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