On 29 September 2026, Divya Mittal declared she would enter politics as an independent candidate in Uttar Pradesh, following her resignation from the IAS earlier that month—an act that immediately drew media attention.
She is a 2013‑batch officer who served as District Magistrate in Mirzapur and Deoria, and is known for launching a piped‑water scheme that reached remote villages in Mirzapur. Her resignation, accepted by the state government in September, came after nearly thirteen years of service.
In a video message, Mittal said she wanted to become “the voice of those people whose voice does not reach any office.” She warned that the state’s administration has failed to deliver on long‑promised projects such as school construction in Lahuria Dah, where construction stalled for three years despite approval.
Mittal vows to focus on accountability, justice and grassroots participation. She called for a “collective public participation” and said she would fight for people’s rights from Uttar Pradesh, “but not with any party.” Her next step is to launch a campaign trail, holding rallies across the state in the months leading up to the assembly elections scheduled for early 2027.