Former IAS officer Divya Mittal, who resigned from the civil service after a 13-year career, announced the formation of her new political platform, the Jan-niti Bharat Party, and confirmed that it will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. In a video message shared across social media channels including X, the 2013-batch officer detailed three central pillars for her newly proposed political movement, emphasizing people-centric governance, decision-making rooted in practical need rather than identity, and strict public accountability.
Elaborating on the party's foundational principles, Mittal stated that citizens will occupy the center of policymaking and maintain an active role in shaping state strategies, encapsulated by the motto of policy by the people and policies that build the nation. Her second commitment focuses on ensuring that administrative decisions prioritize actual necessities over identity factors, promoting equality in governance. The third principle establishes a framework where the public can hold officials directly responsible for every action, fostering systematic reform through transparency and answerability.
Originally hailing from Rewari in Haryana, Mittal is an alumna of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore who worked in London before clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her second attempt in 2013 with an all-India rank of 68. Throughout her civil service tenure, she served as district magistrate across several regions including Sant Kabir Nagar, Mirzapur, and Deoria, alongside a role as Special Secretary in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department. She gained notable public recognition during her posting in Mirzapur for spearheading an initiative that delivered piped drinking water to the remote village of Lahuria Dah, ending decades of reliance on water tankers.
Mittal's political intentions drew widespread speculation following her resignation from the IAS on August 30, a departure formally accepted by the Uttar Pradesh government on September 15. Although she initially remained tight-lipped about her next steps, she later indicated an ambition to work directly with residents rather than join an established political organization. Designating Uttar Pradesh as her primary field of action, she has invited supporters and individuals who resonate with her message to connect via dedicated contact channels as she builds her grassroots organization ahead of the upcoming legislative polls.