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Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Launches New Party for UP Elections
Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch IAS officer, has resigned from the civil service to launch Jan Niti Bharat, a new political party that will contest upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. The move marks a significant career shift after 13 years in administrative service.
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Divya Mittal, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, has announced her entry into electoral politics through the formation of a new political outfit called Jan Niti Bharat. The former bureaucrat, who belongs to the 2013 IAS batch, stepped down from her administrative position to pursue the venture.
Mittal's transition from civil service to politics comes after a 13-year career in the government administration. The newly formed Jan Niti Bharat party is expected to field candidates in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, positioning itself as a new entrant in the state's competitive political landscape.
The launch of the party reflects growing trends of experienced administrators transitioning to electoral politics in India, seeking to apply their administrative expertise in governance through direct political participation. Details regarding the party's organizational structure, leadership team, and electoral strategy are anticipated to be disclosed in coming weeks.