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Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Politics, Vows Direct Public Engagement
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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Divya Mittal, who recently resigned from the Indian Administrative Service, announced her entry into politics, stating she will work directly with the people.
Divya Mittal, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, publicly declared her decision to quit the civil service and pursue a career in politics. The announcement was made through a press statement in which she outlined her intention to shift from bureaucratic duties to electoral engagement.
In the same statement, Mittal emphasized that her motivation is to work "directly with people," signaling a desire to interact with citizens outside the administrative framework. She said this move reflects her belief that grassroots involvement can be more impactful than policy implementation from within the system.
Political analysts note that such transitions from the IAS to active politics are relatively uncommon, and Mittal's entry could add a new dimension to upcoming electoral contests. The exact party affiliation or constituency she plans to contest from has not been disclosed at this stage.
In the same statement, Mittal emphasized that her motivation is to work "directly with people," signaling a desire to interact with citizens outside the administrative framework. She said this move reflects her belief that grassroots involvement can be more impactful than policy implementation from within the system.
Political analysts note that such transitions from the IAS to active politics are relatively uncommon, and Mittal's entry could add a new dimension to upcoming electoral contests. The exact party affiliation or constituency she plans to contest from has not been disclosed at this stage.