Days after resigning from the administrative service, former Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday announced her entry into politics.
She said her political journey would begin in Uttar Pradesh, but she has ruled out joining any political party.
What next? With whom and from where? “The first question is what next? Politics,” she declared. I want to become a voice, the voice of those people whose voice does not reach any office and, even if it reaches, is not heard.
Because the work was huge and I was gathering courage, but today I have come to answer those questions, i did not answer for a few days. I want an account of the 80 years of my country’s independence,” she said.
In a video message, she said: “Just a few days ago, I resigned from the IAS, and left many questions in your mind. “People told me that you have achieved everything; what else do you want to become?
Confirming it on Tuesday, Mittal said she would work with the people rather than align herself with any political party. There was strong speculation around her political move since her resignation. “We will have to change the politics. I will do politics, but not with anyone or any party.
Earlier reporting noted: Divya Mittal announces political plunge after quitting IAS, says ‘will work directly with people’ Former IAS officer Divya Mittal, who resigned from the Indian Administrative Service last month after a 13-year career, has announced her entry into politics, saying she will begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh without joining any political party. Earlier reporting noted: In a video message posted on X on Tuesday, the 2013-batch Uttar Pradesh-cadre officer said she wanted to enter politics by working directly with people and taking up their issues.
Calling herself the ‘voice of the people’, Mittal said her political journey would focus on accountability, justice and addressing issues faced by ordinary citizens. But with you all,” Mittal said, adding that she would fight from Uttar Pradesh. I will do politics with people,” Mittal said in the video message.
Earlier reporting noted: “I will do politics, but not with any political party.
Pitching her politics on the accountability plank, Mittal recalled her experience while inspecting the water supply system in Lahuria Dah. She said a woman from the village had approached her seeking a school beyond Class 5.
She said she initially expected the woman to seek assistance related to a pension or a house.
